January 27 - Boubou and Gele

"The strength of African women is woven into the fabrics they wear, each thread telling a story of resilience."

~ Maya Angelou

Today's balloon was inspired by the vibrant beauty of African women and their fashion.  

The boubou is a traditional West African garment worn by both men and women, oftentimes made with amazing colorful fabrics and ornate patterns -- whereas the gele is the iconic headwrap. 

A woman adorned in boubou and gele is a pinnacle of grace and beauty.  While I had originally planned enhancing the dress with bold patterns, I decided simplicity might be best to try and capture the essence than trying to overwork any details.

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Other balloons by and inspired by Stephanie Morace:

• February 3 - Little Body Pigs
• February 2 - Little Body Monsters
• February 1 - Little Body Moretti
• January 31 - Little Body Football
• January 30 - Little Body Great Apes
• January 29 - Little Body Pirates
• January 28 - Little Body X-Men
• January 27 - Boubou and Gele
• January 26 - Papal Pig
• January 25 - Little Body Wizard
• January 24 - Little Body Chef
• December 23 - Santa Little Body
• March 18 - Other Little Bodies
• March 17 - Little Body Leprechaun
• April 17 - Panda
• April 16 - Pig
• April 15 - Trumpet
• April 14 - Fire Truck
• April 13 - Clown Little Body
• February 29 - Trucks