05/04/2026
Real story.
When Duane Koyawena brought his Hopi R2 to Skywalker Ranch, he asked if Princess Leia’s hair was inspired by Hopi culture.
Answer: yes.
The Hopi butterfly whorl hairstyle—poli’iini— was the inspiration for Leia’s hairstyle. Real roots. 🌌✊🏽