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"Chinese Bump", "Onions", and "Pig Titty" - I've heard Bantu Knots called all these names as I was growing up in St. Martin. Originally called Zulu knots, this style is said to have its roots in South Africa among the Zulu people, who are of the Bantu ethnicity. Although Bantu Knots is a traditionally African style, I am amused with its transition into Caribbean culture. Do you know what a Chinese Bump is? How are onions related to the Bantu Knot style? Who coined the term "Pig Titty" for this style? All I can say is it was a private indoor hairstyle once upon a time in the Caribbean. How do I know? Well, in the 90s, my high school geography teacher was surprised when I wore the style to her class; she asked me, "Why are you wearing your "hair rollers" in public?"
That's my mini Bantu knot history for you. These micro buns are have long migrated around the world as a protective style worn by black women, who are transitioning or anyone who wants a statement but fuss-free hairstyle.
What do you like or dislike about Bantu Knots?
Here is my small collection of Bantu Knot Style inspiration. Which one will you try/have tried? Feel to send some love to these Instagram accounts. Don't Break the Comb's Natural Hair Giveaway
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9 Comments
Denise Andrew
2/26/2019 04:29:52 am
Like: Doing Bantu Knots are beautiful and I find that you can truly express yourself by doing whatever style/design that comes to mind!
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Nailah
2/26/2019 07:37:36 am
It feels like if you're sleeping on marbles but beauty is pain they say lol.
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Don't Break the Comb
3/2/2019 10:16:37 am
It does feel like sleeping on marbles.
Don't Break the Comb
3/2/2019 10:18:55 am
Denise,
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Shanna-Kay Britton -Edwards
2/26/2019 07:27:48 am
These styles are absolutely beautiful! Honestly, I have not worn a bantu style since I was a child. These are inspirational, My hair, is freshly washed, thinking thinking
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Nailah
2/26/2019 07:34:37 am
Yes, these styles surly brought back childhood memories. In Trinidad, we originally called it pepper seed style before it got all fancy lol .
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Don't Break the Comb
3/2/2019 10:14:26 am
Nailah,
Don't Break the Comb
3/2/2019 10:15:44 am
Shanna-Kay,
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Tonnika
3/2/2019 09:23:57 am
I love bantu knots because i can leave it in for a week or 2. i really love the different styles also
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