Pink and Gold Waist Bead, Belly Bead, Seed Beads, Ghana Waist Bead, Glass Beads, Africa Belly, African waist beads. Tie Ons ONLY!

These beads are Tie On Only(Threaded) and do not stretch.
Please select your size from the drop down menu.

For accurate sizing, measure where you want your beads to sit, add any allowance if necessary to get the total length. The length you select will be the finished length I will send you.

Please Note: There might variation in style and colors

Please note, the Bead option you pick is exactly what I'll send you. There might be variation in color or slight variation in style. The listed prices are for one strand each. For multiple strands you'll have to indicate from the quantity section in your cart. Any further questions please send me a message. The waist beads are made with thread and screw clasps.


History Of Waist Beads:
It is common for women in Ghana to wear waist beads as ornaments, as well as for symbolic adornment, which serves as a sign of wealth, femininity or aristocracy, as well as spiritual well-being. During Ghanaian naming ceremonies, babies are typically adorned with waist beads, while young adults also wear beads around their waists and on their hips during puberty rites as a portrayal of femininity. These beads are believed to possess the power to attract as well as evoke deep emotional responses.
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As part of Ghanaian tradition, a successful suitor would commission a set of beads including bracelets, anklets, necklaces, cuffs and waist beads for his bride. This was part of her dowry and the foundation of her personal wealth. Women in Ghana would wear multiple strands of beads around their waist, with some cultures providing that the only person allowed to remove them was her husband on their wedding night.
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