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The clothing in Jamaica reflects the cultural diversity among its people. This Caribbean nation's attire fuses Western and traditional looks. The characteristics that tie the two are vibrant, striking colors and comfort. Of course, Jamaicans also dress for the tropical climate. more »
Reggae music is an art form that originated in Jamaica in the mid-20th century and has since exploded in popularity, earning fans throughout the world. Most people, however, enjoy reggae only now and then. They see it as light, carefree music for summer vacations but don't fully grasp its depth, its social significance and its musical... more »
From the 1970s where hip hop was born on the streets of New York's African American communities until now, hip hop has influenced millions the world over. In fact this once subculture has become a part of American culture by attracting mainstream status. This is most evident in the popularity of hip hop fashion, which is now a major... more »
The origin of the "urban hipster" began in the 1940s with the jazz musicians of that era. "Hipster" comes from street slang, "hepcat" used to describe musicians and artists on the fringe of society. The "urban hipster" is characterized by unusual, non-mainstream clothing, ideals and lifestyle. The first wave of hipsters in the '40s... more »
Dreadlocks have no real shape. They are just a mass of twisted hair that goes at every angle. But if you take each dread lock as one shape, you can begin to define a whole head of realistic looking dreads. Each one is tubular in shape and begins at the scalp, then falls along the head. They aren't one single mass, but a mass of many... more »
The Rastafari, often identified by their long dreadlocks and adornment of bright colors, originated in Jamaica as a protest cult in the 1930s.... more »
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Dreadlocks, also called locks or dreads, are heavy matted coils of hair which form by themselves eventually fusing together to form a single dread. This is possible in all hair types if the hair is allowed to grow naturally without grooming or conditioning for a long period of time. This does not exclude regular removal of debris, as in most hair types oil produced by the scalp prevents the necessary matting, inhibits coil formation, and may result in a polish plait. Dreadlocks can also be intentionally formed; because of the variety of different hair textures, various methods are used to encourage the formation of locks such as backcombing sections of the hair, twisting or a process involving the weaving of the hair with a crochet hook to form knots.
Dreadlocks are associated most closely with the recent Rastafari movement, but people from many groups in history before them have worn dreadlocks, including the Hindu Shiva worshippers of India, historic European peoples, and the Sufis of Pakistan.
Etymology
The word Dreadlocks is first recorded in 1960, and may originate from the dread this hairstyle aroused in beholders. On the other hand, dread has a positive connotation in Rastafarian dialect, and can be used as a noun, indicating a man who "fears the Lord."Online Etymology Dictionary, article "Dread".
History
The first known examples of dreadlocks date back to North Africa. In ancient dynastic Egypt examples of Egyptians wearing locked hairstyles and wigs have appeared on bas-reliefs, statuary and other artifacts. Mummified remains of ancient Egyptians with locks, as well as locked wigs, have also been recovered from archaeological sites. Toronto Life - 2002." Retrieved 01-26-2007.
The Hindu deity Shiva and his followers were described in the scriptures as wearing "jaTaa", meaning "twisted locks of hair", probably derived from the Dravidian word "caTai", which means to twist or to wrap. The Greeks, the Pacific Ocean peoples, read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreadlocks
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