The Magnificent Art of Turban by Aissata Kamara

On Instagram, one woman has taken it upon herself to showcase the ethereal and astounding beauty of Turban! Aissata Kamara, the magnificent heart and walking art of a woman curating the glorious epiphany of the Turban, is the Founder of Turbanista Paris, passionate about writing and being entrepreneurial. With Turbanista Paris, she curates and showcases them on the Instagram account.
For those who don’t know, the Turban is the elegant headgear covering consisting of a long length of material wound around a cap or the head. On Turbanista, Aissata shares photos of Black women wearing theirs with great lustre.

Here are perfect examples for you to feast your eyes and heart on:

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“Black Girl Chronicles: I wore this head wrap to my brother’s football practice one day, WITH my DEFEND BLACK WOMANHOOD shirt on, minding my black business and a white father had the audacity to ask me “What’s that thang on yo head?” When I tell you that MY MOTHER WENT IN, SHE WENT IN‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️I know that he will NEVER make that mistake again. But why are these mistakes still being made? Why in 2019 do they think that they can do these things? As a 16 year old, I think things ALL THE TIME, but I know the difference between thinking something and saying something. Who am I to comment on someone’s attire? What they wear has nothing to do with me. I stay in my lane and keep my mouth shut. His comment was so violating. If I wasn’t the strong willed, thick skinned, confident Black girl that I am, his ignorant comment could have destroyed me, my self esteem, my embracing the connection to my roots and culture. It could have been very damaging. White people, you gotta do better. You have to practice more self control and refrain from your ignorant comments and microaggressions. You don’t have a pass, you CANNOT do these things, and if you do, you will suffer the consequences. And while you’re at it, teach your kids too please. You have a responsibility to not have your kids out here hurting people’s feelings like they don’t have any home training. And for reasons like this is what motivates me to do what I do. These conversations have to be had. We have to defend our Black girls and Black women at all costs. Now go tell someone how beautiful our blackness is.” Shirt from @blackvibetribe ✊

A post shared by ï . (@turbanistaparis) on Feb 25, 2019 at 10:12am PST

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“Always remember you are made of invaluable treasures! Block out the noise, dig deep and bring out your true identity. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I D E N T I T Y Look what happens when three black creatives from different backgrounds come together and transform their truth and identities into art.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @zainabhassanxo by @seanwhitty Make-up & Creative Direction : @moshoodat

A post shared by ï . (@turbanistaparis) on Feb 27, 2019 at 6:13am PST

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There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child. ✨

A post shared by ï . (@turbanistaparis) on Mar 12, 2019 at 2:13pm PDT

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Bonne fête de l’indépendance à mon cher pays, le Sénégal Bonne fête mes chers compatriotes ❤️ 04 avril 1960 – 4 avril 2019 Happy #IndependanceDay to my dear country #Senegal May Allah bless our country with respect, peace and prosperity in the years to come! Ameen @aminatagaye_ from Montreal, Canada (Roots Sénégal )

A post shared by ï . (@turbanistaparis) on Apr 4, 2019 at 4:03am PDT

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“Insecure people only eclipse your sun because they’re jealous of your daylight and tired of their dark, starless nights.” ✨✨ Queen @lisaaidoo from Ghana by @luisguillenphoto

A post shared by ï . (@turbanistaparis) on Apr 2, 2019 at 12:25pm PDT

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My parents are the coolest of the cool ✌ @themomnme from Los Angeles & New Jersey

A post shared by ï . (@turbanistaparis) on Mar 28, 2019 at 9:53am PDT