As long as I can remember waist beads have been a symbol of pride, femininity, tradition and heritage. I grew up in Nigeria and the delicate accessory worn around a woman’s stomach and waist is rooted ...

Beads have been utilized across various African cultures for adornment, cultural significance, and spiritual purposes for many years. The waist bead in particular, has consistently been a generational ...

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 colours and shapes and may also include ...

While people of all races and ethnicities wear waist beads, this accessory undeniably has African origins, worn by both men and women in numerous African societies for generations. They are single or ...