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Shop/Guides/Gele

Buy Gele — the Nigerian head-tie

The gele is the sculptural head-tie that crowns a Nigerian celebration look. Wrapped high and wide for weddings and owambe, it turns an outfit into an occasion. It comes as stiff fabric to tie yourself, or pre-tied and ready to wear.

Theyutes brings gele from Nigerian makers into one place — Aso-Oke, sego and jubilee, plus auto-gele you can wear straight away. Here's how to choose, and a live selection to shop.

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Sahara Boubou

Sahara Boubou

mulawwan

₦216,923

ESTEE LAUDER Clean Cleansing Gelee-Refiner

ESTEE LAUDER Clean Cleansing Gelee-Refiner

Perfumes

₦47,300

ADIDAS FEAR OF GOD ATHLETICS LOS ANGELES SHOES - PALE YELLOW

ADIDAS FEAR OF GOD ATHLETICS LOS ANGELES SHOES - PALE YELLOW

Mix

₦82,560

ADIDAS FEAR OF GOD ATHLETICS LOS ANGELES SHOES

ADIDAS FEAR OF GOD ATHLETICS LOS ANGELES SHOES

Mix

₦81,600

DIAMOND SUMMIT BASEBALL HAT - BLACK

DIAMOND SUMMIT BASEBALL HAT - BLACK

Mix

₦54,600

ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY CLOGS - Core Black / Core Black / Core Black

ADIDAS BY STELLA MCCARTNEY CLOGS - Core Black / Core Black / Core Black

Mix

₦163,800

SKECHERS SHOGUN - SAKI

SKECHERS SHOGUN - SAKI

Mix

₦25,900

SKECHERS A-LINE - RIDER

SKECHERS A-LINE - RIDER

Mix

₦23,650

SKECHERS ZIGGY - TEGIN - 133259 - BLK

SKECHERS ZIGGY - TEGIN - 133259 - BLK

Mix

₦28,000

SKECHERS ARCH FIT A-LINEAR - EATON - 222155 - BLK

SKECHERS ARCH FIT A-LINEAR - EATON - 222155 - BLK

Mix

₦67,000

SKECHERS A LINEAR - LUCEE - 133255 - BLK

SKECHERS A LINEAR - LUCEE - 133255 - BLK

Mix

₦49,000

SKECHERS THE WEDGE - ETTY - 133226 - BLK

SKECHERS THE WEDGE - ETTY - 133226 - BLK

Mix

₦46,000

Frequently asked questions

What fabric is used for gele?
Popular gele fabrics include stiff sego and jubilee (which hold sculptural shapes) and woven Aso-Oke for traditional sets. Stiffer fabrics are easier to shape into tall, structured ties.
Can I buy a pre-tied gele?
Yes — “auto-gele” is pre-tied and ready to wear, so you get the sculptural look without tying it yourself. Many Theyutes listings offer both fabric and ready-to-wear gele.
What gele matches an aso-ebi outfit?
Match the gele to your aso-ebi colour or the Aso-Oke set. A contrasting or metallic gele is a common way to lift the whole look for owambe.

Related guides

Aso-OkeAso-EbiLace for owambeWedding-guest outfits