Description
- Length: Up to 45"
- Origin: Ghana, West Africa
- Type: Tie-On
- Bead: Glass
- Banding: Cotton Thread
- Social Impact: Our beads are actually strung and purchased from women in Ghana, West Africa. Profits are used to increase entrepreneurship opportunities for Rural African Women.
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Black-Owned & Operated
100% African-American owned & Operated.
Money-Back Guarantee
Extremely easy 14 day return & refund process.
Cotton Threaded
Waist beads are authentically made with Cotton Thread
Authentic African Beadwork
Beads are strung in Ghana, West Africa
Made In Ghana
Beads are made from African recycled glass
Supports Women Entrepreneurs
Profit are used to support West African entrepreneurs.
How To Tie Waist Beads
Watch this video to learn how to tie authentic African Waist beads.
1.Untie Beads
2.Wrap beads around your waist for measuring purposes
3.Tie a double knot to permanently secure waistbeads
4.Cut excess string with scissors.
What Does The Colors Of African Waist Beads Means?
- Reds: Urgency. Daring. Energy! Often paired with green in order to represent female childbirth.
- Yellow: Yellow is most associated with positivity. Emotions like happy, jolly, joyful and fun.
- Black: Shares an ominousness with red but more mysterious. Power, evil and death
- Blues: Element of calm and contemplation, of peace and affection. A subdued and soothing tone.
- Purple: Purple is associated with words such as royalty, wisdom, passion and luxury.
- Grey: Symbolizes ash, as well as cleansing and healing rituals. Perfect for transformation.
- White: The colour most paired with the concept of purity, light and hope. Often used to depict deities.
- Gold: Wealth in a number of forms, namely high status, monetary wealth and royalty, but also fertility and spiritual purity
- Green: It is a colour associated with new life, growth, freshness, birth, rebirth and fertility.
- Orange: The color of Hope. Increases energy, vitality and creativity. Symbolic to renewing youthfulness.
- Turquoise: Turquoise has a strong link to the color of the ocean. As such, it is connected to calmness and peace.
Verified Reviews
Authentic African Waist Beads
Simply beautiful. These beads are definitely made in Ghana.They look exactly like ones I purchased last year while vacationing.
Jamie M. / 9-21-2020
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Long-Lasting Shine
Nice shine and 45" long. The band isn't elastic like some cheaper products which means the more weight I gained, the tighter they become. Definitely help
Amy K / 7-14-2020
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Great Color and Bead Size
Great Color and Bead Size
This is my third order. I expected micro beads but I received thicker than average beads at the same price. Thanks
Samantha U. / 6-09-2019
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Fast Shipping Even During Covid!
Fast Shipping Even During Covid!
I received my tracking number 45 minutes after ordering and USPS tracking confirmed they received my packaging the same day. Excellent!
Pamela T. / 1-21-2021
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