35″” x 35″” Juneteenth by Synthia Saint James Canvas Art Print – Masterpiece Art Gallery
Lenox Watercolor Horizons Microwave Safe Blue 12-Pc. Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Created for Macy’s
BLACK BORDER : GULLAH STORIES OF THE CAROLINA COAST
35″ X 35″ GULLAH GEECHEE CONJURE WOMAN BY SYNTHIA SAINT JAMES CANVAS ART PRINT – MASTERPIECE ART GALLERY
Lowcountry Rice Culture Note Cards
Arthur Court Designs Sea Horse Twisted Seagrass Placemats – set of 4
ColorBird Stripe Tassel Tablecloth Cotton Linen Dust-Proof Table Cover for Kitchen Dinning Tabletop Decoration (Rectangle/Oblong, 55 x 120Inch, Blue)
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AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE IN THE GEORGIA LOWCOUNTRY: THE ATLANTIC WORLD AND THE GULLAH GEECHEE (RACE IN THE ATLANTIC WORLD, 1700–1900 SER.)
Estaugh Ikat Black/Gray Indoor / Outdoor Area Rug Union Rustic Rug Size: Rectangle 8′ x 11′
Set of 4 Natalya Ikat Stripe Placemats Gray – Ballard Designs
RING SHOUT GULLAH ISLANDS – UNFRAMED PRINT ON CANVAS WORLD MENAGERIE
THE JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE: MAKING GULLAH: A HISTORY OF SAPELO ISLANDERS, RACE, AND THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION (PAPERBACK)
Stratton Home Reddish Brown Tulum Woven Lantern Stand
Woven Bamboo Placemats, Set of 4 By Anthropologie in Blue Size SET OF 4
Quilted Patchwork Cotton Throw Blanket – Indigo Blue Shibori Dye Indian Decorative Super Soft & Warm Blanket for Sofa and Couch 50 x 60 Inches
GULLAH CUISINE: BY LAND AND BY SEA
MASTER PIECE CHASING SENSE GULLAH ISLANDS WALL ART, 35X35
G IS FOR GULLAH
Doric Upholstered Wingback Arm Chair Red Barrel Studio Body Fabric: Skylar Antique Blue
Mardi Gras season is here and we are so excited. Today we are highlighting some African American Mardi Gras history by spotlighting the Lafayette Mardi Gras Lafayette Mardi Gras Festival (LMGF), Inc. This organization began on May 20th, 1958 and have held an annual ball and parade since its founding. Today we are highlighting images of the past and present of African American Mardi Gras in Lafayette, LA. If you want to learn more about the history of this organization, check out this article here: https://southernstudies.olemiss.edu/lafayette-mardi-gras-festival/
Be sure to share your images of Mardi Gras season with us on social media using the hashtag #blacksouthernbelle
Past and Present: Images of African American Mardi Gras in Lafayette, LA
This queen looks absolutely stunning Love her gownThis is a beautiful train Love the gold and patterned trim Definitely a way to make an entranceThis is one stunning duo being crowned as the King and Queen of the ball
Such a dazzling picture from a past Mardi Gras queen This smile could light up a room
We adore this ensemble and can only imagine the work that went into making this stunning gownRain or shine the parade must go on We adore this classic American style float for this parade
Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes 🙂
Michiel is a Black Southern Belle living a lowcountry life. I love all things fashion, home decor and southern! When I am not running around doing fun stuff for Black Southern Belle, I live in antique stores and have a minor obsession with historic homes :)