Torso Waist Beads
Waist beads are a part of the Afrakan Diaspora or culture throughout the entire continent. Our ancestors used them for many different reasons such as a form of birth control, weight control, sexual energy, protection, abundance, peace, love, freedom, and identity. Waist beads are made from seeds, glass beads, or crystals. Many women today wear waist beads to give them an awareness of how much weight they've gained or how much weight loss. They are a great representation of a certain virtue and are collectively a beautiful aspect of the feminine proclamation of self in several African cultures. They also serve as a form of stylistic expression as you can customize what colors you want to display, how many waist beads you want to stack, and what types of beads you want to use. These pieces stem from various areas of the Diaspora, ranging from Ghana’s Dipo ceremonies to Nigeria’s Yoruba tribe and those in between. Although trendy, African women have traditionally worn these beads as a symbol of femininity and prosperity for centuries. The history of waist beads can be traced back as early as the 15th century.
Waist beads can even be traced back to ancient Egypt. Hieroglyphs depict dancers adorned with braids and waist beads. Many people question when an appropriate time for waist beads is or if they should wear them at all. The decision to wear them is up to the individual and what occasion they choose. As stated above, waist beads are customary for promoting fertility, womanhood, and power.
Colors & Their Meanings
Black – Power & Protection
Blue – Loyalty and Truth
Brown – Earth and Stability
Gold – Good Health, Power, and Wealth
Purple – Royalty, Spirituality, and Wisdom
Green – Abundance, Fertility, Nature, and Prosperity
White – Light, Truth, and Purity
Orange – Courage, Self-confidence, and Vitality
Yellow – Energy, Joy, and Happiness
Pink – Care, Beauty, Love, and Kindness
Red – Confidence, and Vitality
Turquoise – Communication, and Self-awareness
Clear- High Consciousness, Protection, Knowledge, WIsdom, & Innerstanding
Personalized Jewelry
Please ensure that you measure your waist before placing an order. It is better to use a tape measure for accuracy. Also the material used for your waist bead is stretchy so that leaves some room for growth in the waist and lost of inches in the waist.
SHIPPING INFO
All shipments are on Mondays and Wednesdays of every week.
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
For customers who are dissatisfied with this product please return within 3 business days of receiving and once received refunds will be returned back per previous payment choice.
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PICK UP/SHIPPING/DELIVERY
Pick Up orders are within 3 days of order and usually on Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.
Shipping orders should arrive within 5-7 days of order if mailed in the U.S. (Please note these times could vary due to postal service delays. However, orders that are shipped will be frozen and mailed to preserve your product!) Shipping tracking number will be sent via text or my email provided.
All shipments are on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays of every week.
Hand Delivery orders are within 3 days of order and usually on Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.
Please ensure at checkout you are choosing the "correct delivery" route as prices vary in different locations.