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Ziomara Asprilla Garcia
Bio
Ziomara Asprilla Garcia is an Afro-Colombian hair braider and stylist. Asprilla Garcia is from the city of Istmina in Choco, Colombia. At the age of 8, she learned hair braiding from her mother and by practicing on herselfl.[1] Asprilla Garcia has participated in many braiding contests and festivals including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.[1]
Family
Asprilla Garcia has a sister.[2] She is married and has a son.[2]
The Role of Braids
Historically in Colombia, slaves used different braids to communicate with each other. Asprilla Garcia explained that some slaves would communicate their plans of escaping by styling thick, tight braids that were wrapped into a bun.[2] Curved braids were used to detail the escape route.[3] Asprilla Garcia views braids as a proud way to honor one's African ancestors as well as the traditions they brought with them.[2] She describes braids as a method of fighting oppression and the challenges of having Afro hair.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Ziomara Asprilla García | Smithsonian Folklife Festival". Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ a b c d e Brown, DeNeen (2011-07-08). "Afro-Colombian women braid messages of freedom in hairstyles". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
- ^ "Black News | Black Entrepreneurs | Black History Enterprises | Atlanta". Black News | Black Entrepreneurs | Black History Enterprises | Atlanta. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
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