Independence Butterfly - art prints floral look like they have been

look like they have been endowed with beautiful flowers instead of leaves

The madras fabric depicted here in the dress and chapeaux paille (hat) is predominantly used to create the national wear of Dominica or 'Creole wear' as it is affectionately called

we wonder what on earth were we thinking

The adornment of beads on their heads served as indicators of royalty

The trail curves and thins as it takes the viewer deeper into an array of Fall colours with trees that from afar

Independence Butterfly - art prints floral look like they have beenArtventure: The Butterfly tie is one of the quick and easy ways the Creole woman on the go can style her madras head cloth. Also prominent, are her butterfly locs, a modern variation of locs that have become popular with Black women. This piece depicts one of the beautiful qualities of Caribbean culture, the intertwining of traditional customs and modern trends.