From ancient crowns and Central Asian bridal headdresses to African headwraps and the dazzling hats of the Bahamas’ Junkanoo, headdresses have always communicated identity, status, heritage and celebration. We brought diplomatic representatives and models from around the world to Washington, D.C., for a vibrant photo shoot celebrating the history, meaning and creativity behind these extraordinary traditions.
Tag: Embassy Directory
The wives and husbands of ambassadors posted in the nation’s capital take center stage in cultural diplomacy, bringing the traditions of their countries to the United States while engaging in the international mosaic of DC’s diplomatic community.
