Global Gèlè Gallery

THE WHIRLWINDBold .Casual.Daring. This Design is given a simpler look that a moderately skilled artisan can craft . It’s winged ends give the wearer height advantage and grabs attention .

HONEY BUNThis Gèlè Art is a real show stopper. The Gèlè Artisan crafts well defined dome base to frame the beautiful subject's face in regal form.The foundation is "sunrise" which the GèlèArtisan create with the precision it demands. Then this Gèlè Artisan master true genius comes to play with the creation from the same single wrap a HoneyBun Bud intricately fashioned

THE TIDEGèlè Art with the Artisan starting with a carefully crafted soft dome base. This flows into a precision wrap foundation set into eddying wavelets. Intricately layered to frame and emphasize the face of the beautiful subject. Then the ends are ingeniously tucked and the real intricate master-craft is now demonstrated.

THE ROSEThis inimitable design was crafted by none other than the Maestro Gèlè Artisan *“ Dame Mary Shine “ * (Sra Mary Omolola Tijani-Garcia). The Rock Star of Gèlè Artisans . Her home base is in Atlanta,Georgia. But she is available for global travel to top elite occasions for those demanding the very best of Gèlè and Makeup Artisans . The foundation is a clean dome base . What follows is an obvious demonstration of sheer mastery and artistic genius. This amazing Artisan more than rises to the occasion designing a bombshell look requiring individualistic pizzazz blended with class for her physician client . The genius is in the fact that it is Gèlè Èléwé Kan (created from a single “leaf”/ wrap cloth). The single Èwé Gèlè is crafted into three parts. The Foundation. The Middle . All topped off by the third part , the beautiful open Rose

SUNBURSTA classic base wrap with billows of soft large ripples. Carefully crafted by the Gèlè artisan to give a regal yet chic look. A time tested multi-generated Yoruba classic. A sure crowd pleaser

THE BUTTERFLYSimplicity with a finishing flourish defines this Gèlè design. A clean wrap brought forward and finished with a Butterfly adorned with accessories makes this look complete.

COMOTION IN THE OCEANThe Gèlè Artisan crafts a unique GèlèArt from the start with a classic wall defined dome base. Bring to relief the beauty of the subjects features as it frames her face in beautiful Gèlè color. This is then intricately folded and formed into an explosion of colors blending two perfectly matched Èwè (leaves). A true conversation piece. The very bast of wearable form.

THE PETALSReminiscent of *The Daffodil * ,this is another expression of a foundation base of Tide Ripples ending in a beautiful bouquet of flowers .

SUNRISEGèlè Artisans craft a precision set diamond shaped base to frame and emphasize the face of the beautiful face of the subject. This is followed by a most intricate flawless set of intertwining dual colors that radiate outward into a sunrise

THE MATRIACHA Timeless Design that fits a more demure aesthetic style and occasion . A clean diamond base wrapped in layers ending in open fanfare .

WAKANDAThis Gèlè Artisan craftsmanship is shown with the care put in crafting the base into a diamond shape to frame the beautiful subjects face. Bringing the face to full focus.Then the foundation is softly coiffed and blended to the body of the Gèlè so ingeniously that there is no defined end. The foundation imperceptibly blending to the body

THE CONCHThe Conch . This a design only Maestro Gèlè Artisan with the level of greatness as the celebrated ”Segun Gèlè” or “Mary Shine” can achieve. A double entendre of exquisite swirl design sits atop this dome shaped base. The artisan crafts a foundation of Tide Ripples transformed to an open fan designed to open to the left then magically transitions into a swirling conch like crown . Beautiful coming and going. The way every complete woman should look .

THE CHORDGèlè artisans well crafted favorite geometric design lovers delight. A clean well shaped foundation that is key to the success of the art form. The Gèlè is woven into twists which is then ingeniously tucked shaped and formed into a soft cord that blend so that the end is imperceptible simple classic chic.

SUNDAY BRUNCHThis Gèlè is well known as a simple go-to for women who want to be completely dressed no matter how casual the occasion. Dressed down , easy to craft . All women of all ages and stages and indeed all nations and races have worn this and continue to do so . It adds a certain finish to any ensemble. A simple wrap brought forward and tied with a single knot . Then the Ewé ( leaves / ends ) are wrapped and worked together to a tidy pattern.

CUMULUS CLOUDGèlè artisans are truly tested by their craft to try out this goreous work of art from a simple Gèlè leaf. A classic well fitted base wrap, followed by wavelet form to end in the stunning scalloped end of the Gèlè. Giving an overall multivarete crowning effect

INFINITYThe work only a grand dame Gèlè artisan can craft. Dauntingly intricate,it starts with a formed, rounded dome base. A masterful stroke with the Infinity symbol formed from intertwined wavelets. A wonderful work of multi-centinnial Artwork. The Yoruba Gèlè Artform at it's best.

VORTEXThe name says it all ! Only a true *Maestro Gèlè Artisan * can create such an amazing display of wearable art . A total guaranteed Show Stopping Attention Getter . Pizzazz Precise . A Diamond base is crafted and secured with sheer deft genius. Only then starts the amazing display of a craft so detailed and exacting it’s can only be learned by individual gifted with both fine motor skills and keen sense of mathematical proportion and balance. Art and Science embraced and expressed in perfect harmony. A four layered vortex is crafted. A wonderful creation. Matchless.Dramatic. Perfect.

ELEPHANT TRUNKThis simple take on the classic wrap appropriately takes its name from the ends made into a single piece and turned backwards to tuck in giving a semblance to an elephant’s trunk . The end result is to create a perfect frame that focuses on the beauty of the face .

THE TORNADOUniquely unconventional. For the Non-conformist in evry woman. Gèlè artisan are charged to create a one of a kind,hard to replicate art form. Spot on!

BURJ KHALIFAGèlè to be worn by the tall woman who wants to absolutely dominate a room . The wearers oozes self confidence and class. A dome shaped foundation starts off this design. It is then crafted into layered folds that must be deftly fitted so as to create the incredible height and illusion of free flow while guaranteeing comfort and stability for the wearer.Burj Khalifa design is an extreme expression of Ilé Gogoro .

THE TIDE RIPPLES WITH ÁSÒ ÓKÈFramed in a well formed dome base , the folds the mimic ripples of a tide cascading away from the alluring face of this Femme Fatale , is captured in the ancient traditional woven cloth of the Yòrùbá . Aso Òkè . Silk worm are bred and their silk threads carefully treated and woven . A method devised centuries ago by the Yòrùbá and passed down generations to generation till this very day . Traditionally only in two color . Rich wine and Warm cream . Now modernized to include a plethora of shades and colors .

DAFFODILA softened V-shaped base is the foundation of this Sunny Delight . Intricately intertwined folds stepped with such precision that only an accomplished Master Gèlè Artisan can pull it off. The stunningly beautiful craftsmanship is displayed in the Halo of resplendent yellow flowers that perfectly complement the yellow Bùbá . The perfect final touch is a row of coral red necklace reminiscent of traditional Yòrùbá Royal Beads . Petal designs make this the signature of Elegance & Class steeped in Yòrùbá Tradition

FREE SPIRIT. FREE FORMA Gèlè Artisan expressing a “ Je ne said quoi “ spirit . Some days you just want to Zig when others Zag . This Gèlè is for those days . Bold. Individualistic . The choice of material and texture complement the unconventional free form folds of the Artisans craft . A truly gifted Artisan is able to use her craft to translate and express her client’s mood and desires to fit the occasion in a unique way Quo Era Demo-stratum. *Always .

ILE GOGOROThe aim is to create a Gèlè with comfort and stability to adorn and add height to the beautiful wearer . The base is diamond shaped wrap and then the crafted to stand high atop the foundation. The ability to create this Gèlè to hold its shape despite the height is the true value of having skilled Artisans .

A LA MODEThis Gèlè Artisan explores use of non- conventional material to create this unique style . Gèlè Eléwé Méjì 2 different Éwé (leaves) are utilized to achieve the desired look.