Blue Gnawa Hat | Genuine – Gnaoua – Wool Felt and Real

Blue Gnawa Hat

Genuine Gnawa Hat – BLUE Gnawa music is a Moroccan spiritual musical tradition developed by descendants of enslaved people from sub-Saharan Africa. this had is the traditional hat worn by Gnawa musicians. We sell in 4 colours – see our other adverts Size: Medium Size (approx 25cm high x 18cm wide // cm 10inches high x 7 inches wide) plus a long tassel Genuine Gnawa Hat – BLUE:Some lesser hats try to pass off plastic cowrie shells but as i bought these personally in Morocco (in Essouirra) I ensured that they are genuine cowrie shells. If you are a guembri player this hat will complete the look and immense you even more in its vibe but this hat is an ethnographic rarity and will be brilliant for a collector or someone that simpoly loves an unusual quality hat. We also sell this hat in a 2 shades of red, black and blue colours. The hat was personally sourced and is hand made in Morocco from wool and cowrie shells. Background Gnawa culture is a rich and complex cultural heritage that includes a unique musical style, a distinct ethnic identity, and a variety of practices and rituals: Origins The Gnawa are an ethnic group of people who were brought to Morocco as slaves from the Sahelian region of West Africa. The Gnawa word “Gnawa” is an indigenous term for “Black people”. Music Gnawa music is a fusion of sub-Saharan and North African beats and songs. The music is said to have originated from the suffering of slavery and is now a popular genre that attracts fans from around the world. Rituals Gnawa rituals include dances of possession and fright, called Jedba, and the veneration of Islamic holy men. Ceremonies Gnawa ceremonies invoke the jnun, or genies, which are believed to be born of fire in Islamic belief. Festivals The Gnawa and World Music Festival in Essaouira is an annual festival that highlights the unique mix of musical styles in the Gnawa culture. History Gnawa culture dates back to at least the 16th century and has had a profound effect on the development of North African societies. Gender The Gnawa music scene has been predominantly male, but women like Yousra Mansour are challenging this and creating their own interpretations of traditional music.