roots of rebellion
This collection draws inspiration from hair's historical and contemporary significance as a symbol of identity, liberation, and protest.
For example, within the Rastafarian movement, long hair symbolizes a rejection of Western norms and oppression.
In the American Civil Rights Movement, embracing natural hair textures served as a protest against workplace and societal biases.
The Sikh identity movement defends the right to wear turbans and maintain long hair to express sacred beliefs and personal dignity.
Additionally, within regional and cultural movements like those of the Maori and other indigenous peoples, hair symbolizes cultural identity and spiritual power.
These movements advocate for the preservation of traditional hairstyles and headgear, which are integral to their cultural identity and heritage. By defending these rights, they express respect for their cultural traditions and resist oppression of their culture and identity.
Hair serves as the inspiration for this collection, symbolizing cultural identity, personal freedom, and resistance. Drawing inspiration from both history and contemporary society, the collection emphasizes the important role and human impact of hair in movements striving for freedom and challenging societal norms.