Waist Beads And African Traditions
The wearing of African waist beads is one of many traditions that has come out from the continent and is now mainstream and here at Waist Beads UK we are so delighted about this!
Ask any African and they will tell you they take their traditions very seriously.
Infact there is a saying that goes 'You can take the person out of Africa but you can't take the African out of the person.
From the love of rythmic music to vibrant foods all the way through to colourful and expressive fashions. Africans uphold their cultures with pride.
At the heart of many African cultural fashion expression and tradition is the wearing of waist beads.
From the coming of age rites, to engagements, wedding and the enstooling of royalties, African waist beads play a central role.
Next time you sit down with an elder native to the continent, ask them to share with you how African waist beads play a role in their culture. You will be pleasantly surprised!
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