Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 1.7K Popularly known in America as Bantu Knots, popularly known in UK as China Bumps. However, contrary to what foreigners would believe and have previously read, it is not referred to as Bantu Knots in Africa. Infact across our continent the hair style which is so common in all countries hasn’t got a particular general name. Ie. in Nigeria one will simply ask for Puff Puff, in Ghana some locals know it as Ntokuntoku or generally one will refer to it as tying up their hair, either in their local or english dialect, and various other countries use their own terminology. Bantu Knots is hardly even used by the Bantu speaking people as the word knots would obviously not be a part of their dialect. However, the the sake of debate and with the globalization of the world, it seems Bantu knots is most likely the general term to now address this hairstyle. The truth is to get the history of ‘Bantu Knots’ would be like trying to discover the first time man shook hands. It is the far one of the most common hairstyles amongst our African women prior to weaves and permed hair. It was a way of preventing our hair from tangling by combing it out and tying it up. In fact what is called Bantu Knots was actually part of a wider family of hairstyles being tied to prevent tangling, which came in various styles which let to various artistic designs as seen below. More Articles You Would Love Nigeria to Host Africa Fashion Reception Ghana’s Airtel Staff To Hit The Runway In Charity Fashion Show The hairstyle is not easily worn with non Afro hair as it doesn’t stand as firm, however there are threading ways around this. American designer Marc Jacobs models also rocked the runway with this hairstyle at his SS15 fashion show last year which made headlines with a few shoots to follow afterwards. For those who are not aware, the style was not created by Marc Jacobs. Despite the hair style being very simple to apply and the fact that it has been around, it seems to be heavily picked up amongst their natural hair movement across black women around the world and has recently been spotted in various selfies and instagram images. See some pictures below. Main Picture Source: Rihanna for iD Magazine Hair & Beauty Remember to Shop Your Print Look from Our Online Boutique at https://www.fashionghana.com/shop Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist African Print Two-Piece BikiniRated 4.67 out of 5 $50.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Mud Cloth Trench Coat In Midi LengthRated 5.00 out of 5 $160.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Dashiki / Angelina Print Crop Top & Shorts OutfitRated 4.00 out of 5 $75.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Silk African Print Racer Cut Kaftan DressRated 5.00 out of 5 $80.00 Hot Add to cart Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Mud Cloth Caped Shoulder JacketRated 5.00 out of 5 $200.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Outfit With Kente Stripe To The MiddleRated 3.00 out of 5 $90.00 Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Angelina Print / Dashiki Bomber Jacket $160.00 -33%Hot Select options Quick ViewAdd to Wishlist Multi-Tiered Ruffled Kente Sleeves Pencil Dress $120.00 Original price was: $120.00.$80.00Current price is: $80.00. See More Here https://www.fashionghana.com/shop african fahsionafrican hairafrican hair stylesbantu knotsbeautyfashionhairhair stylesstylestrends Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... VIDEOS: Dubai Loses Tourism Points as City Struck by Disastrous Floods! From Airport... Ugandan Designer Wyne Kirabo Unveils “ROOTS” Collection Featuring East African “Kikoy” Style Lauren Haute Couture Takes Formal Wear To The Next Level In Stunning New... Witness How Maakwah’s Elegant Showcase Stole The Spotlight At Accra Fashion Week 2023 PICS: Women’s Basket Ball Icon Angel Reese Serves Extra Glam In Her Backless... Namibia’s SIRENGA Serves It’s Latest Collection & It Speaks Truth To Urban Style #MUSICVID: TSHWALA BAM Hits Over 4,500,000 views In Less That 10 Days; Watch... #MODELCRUSH: Meet The Stunning Gabonese Model Héruidis Melame, Redefining Beauty Norms With Her... Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.