Keel Gingham

In Santería (the Orisha-Ifá tradition), the guinga quilla (or guinga quilla) is a cap or turban made of guinga cloth, a checkered cotton fabric, traditionally blue and white or red and white, which serves primarily as an element of consecration, protection, and ritual attire for the Orishas and their devotees.

• Ritual Attire for Orishas: It is placed as a garment (apron or covering) over the sopera or throne of various Orishas to adorn them, representing their royalty and spiritual strength.
• Guinga Quillas by Deity: Specific colored guinga quillas are used to identify or dress specific orishas, such as blue guinga for Yemayá or specific combinations for Elegguá (often white and black).
• Protection and Devotion: It serves as an amulet and a staff of devotion to invoke the energy of the Orisha.
• Ceremonies and Petitions: It is worn on the head during the performance of head petitions (ceremonies to balance spirituality) and other ritual acts.
• Attribute of the Warriors: The use of a guinga apron and quilla set for Elegguá and other warrior orishas (Oggún, Oshosi) is common.