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Though the meaning of the colour of a waist bead varies from culture to culture, tribe to tribe, its significance is considered very important and powerful in many African communities. Choosing the right colour of beads remains as important as its design, weight, length, and flexibility.
Waist beads also called Ileke by the Yorubas are a traditional African accessory that are made from small pieces of glass, plastic, wood, or metal which are pierced and strung together. They are worn around the waist/hips mostly by females.
In many African traditions, waist beads are used as a form of body adornment and can serve as a means of communicating social status, wealth, and fertility. They are worn by women of all ages and are believed to have spiritual and healing properties.
Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colors and shapes and may also...
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We believe in creating authentic African waist beads for sale at affordable prices using genuine glass seed beads from Africa. Browse through our designs today and embrace the ancient African jewelry tradition and enhance your femininity.
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