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A Splash of Color

8/17/2018

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My Custom J. Roysterhills Bag!
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Belly Binding
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They say when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I met Jean's clothing line at Ngozi (downtown Durham), long before I met her. I fell in love immediately and it wasn't long before her pieces become a staple in my wardrobe. For example, my custom-made purse (picured above) by her is like  a part of my identity, it tells a story of who I am and what I'm passionate about and where I came from. All hand stamped and dyed her creations (purses, clothes, jackets, shirts, etc) have afro-bohemian, urban, tribal, classic style. But meeting Master Dyer Jean Roysterhills herself was the ultimate gift from the Creator!

Not only has taking Jean's Dyenamics classes brought more color to what I offer my belly binding clients, but it is teaching me indigenous history and ancient techniques. You can't get this knowledge out of a book. It's the whole hands on process. So if you see me with purple-stained fingertips, you know why. Dying fabric is like adult coloring on a whole nother level: it's meditative, therapeutic, and the final product is always a beautiful surprise that you can wear! Instructor Jean is definitely a gem in Durham, NC. If you have the opportunity to partake in her classes or to have any of her creations graze your skin, snatch it!

Below the bengkung belly wrap is pictured. They are usually plain white, but the colors are so much fun!

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Pictured Below: Shirts by J. Roysterhills

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J. Roysterhills Shirt
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J. Roysterhills Shirt
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Hakim Ziyad-Bey link
8/17/2018 09:23:26 am

Beautiful writing. Keep it up I want more. Keeping the culture and cultural connections alive is a major part of interacting with the world on our terms in a dignified productive manor. I will continue to support and applaude your significant art worthy endeavours.

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