12/09/2020
Hi, ladies! I have listed some information below that I hope will be beneficial for you all. Please send me a message if you have any questions or would like to place your orders. Remember there is a current SALE going on: Buy one strand at full price & get any additional strands 25% off until December 25th‼️
Normal Prcing:
$15/strand up to 45 inches
$20/strand 46 inches and up
$5 for shipping
$1 per charm that I have on hand
*Other charms pricing may vary*
I do have some beads & charms on hand. I can also special order them for you. I look forward to hand crafting each of your strands with love! ❤
What are waist beads?
✨They 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 include decorative stones, crystals, or charms.
Why do people wear them?
✨They are commonly used to gauge changes in weight. Rather than step on a scale, people can use waist beads to stay aware of any weight gain or loss in the abdomen.Waist beads don’t stretch. If you gain weight, the beads will sit higher on the waist or feel tight. If you lose weight, the beads will feel loose and fall further down to the hips. Waist beads are more compatible with body positivity. Women of all sizes and shapes can comfortably wear waist beads to adorn their body.
✨In parts of the world where waist beads are a cultural tradition, the beads are often associated with womanhood, maturity, and growth.
✨Waist beads may also be closely associated with fertility.
✨Waist beads can be worn under clothing for only the wearer and her chosen partner to see.
✨Special waist beads are also available for pregnant women. They’re thought to provide protection for the mother and growing baby.
✨While women of all races and ethnicities wear waist beads, this accessory has unmistakably African origins. Waist beads are a popular way for Black women to connect to their ancestors and celebrate their heritage and cultural practices.
✨Waist beads can help a person become more aware of their stomach and posture. The beads fit quite differently depending on how one is sitting and breathing. They can serve as a reminder to sit up straight, engage your stomach muscles, relax your back, and breathe properly.