What are African Waist Beads?
Traditionally African waist beads were used for marriage ceremonies, coming of age rites, defining status symbols within society and for beautification. Culturally
African women also wore waist beads to keep their waist small and their figures in check.
You will find these are still the main reasons woman wear waist beads in cultural African societies
Nowadays though the modern woman tends to wear African waist beads for the beauty it brings to the female body and the confidence it inspires.
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The History of African Waist Beads
The history of African waist beads is quite fascinating and interesting so if you have ever asked the question where do African waist beads come from then his post is for you.
There are many schools of thoughts about the origin of African waist beads
what is certain is that the culture and fashion of wearing waist beads dates back thousands of years with the ancient Egyptians been credited for its genesis. In modernity the tribes of Ghana and Nigeria such as the Yoruba, the Akan and the Ewe have brought multiple expressions to waist beads.
Today you will find the wearing of African waist beads has been embraced throughout West African with other countries cross the continent adopting the wearing of waist beads.
Going back to ancient Egypt beads were worn to show ones status, beauty, wealth and power.
African waist beads were also worn to mark important celebrations such as marriages, puberty rites, enstoolment and many more.
Above all women used waist beads for maintaining healthy body weight plus curvy slender figures.
Nowadays traditional African waist beads and its more modern adaptions such as glow in the dark waist beads are loved and worn by women from various cultural backgrounds.
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Why do Women Wear African Waist Beads?
African waist beads have been worn by women for generations.
The history of waist beads and the practice of wearing them goes all the way back to ancient Egypt where women adorned themselves for beautification and status.
Fast forward to modern day and African waist beads have been able to hold on to their cultural significance even though they are loved and worn by women all over.
Today we see three main reasons why African waist beads are worn.
1. Culture - cultural pride and identity is a big reason if not the number one reason why many women choose to wear waist beads.
2. Fashion accessory - accessorising is another reason why waist beads are becoming more and more popular mainstream. Afterall who doesn't like the way they look and the confidence they inspire.
3. Weight management - as in ancient days many women today love the fact that the loosening and tightening of waist beads is a good indication of wether one has gained or lost a few pounds. Making African waist beads a great weight management tool.
So which one of the three reasons above is the reason why you wear waist beads?
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Waist Beads UK Stocks at Black Pound Day
We are glad to share with you that waist beads UK is now stocked in-store at Black Pound Day.
What is Black Pound Day?
Black Pound Day is an economic movement that aims to empower black owned businesses and entrepreneurs giving them exposure and a physical retail presence.
Both our Traditional African Waist Beads and Glow in the Dark Waist Breads are available to shop in their Westfield store .
If you live in London you can shop our waist beads in store at Black Pound Day Westfield Stratford City.
Westfield Stratford City
Unit 1066A
Montfichet Road,
London E20 1EJ
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Colours of May
Here at Waist Beads UK head quarters we are are currently taking fashion inspiration from spring flowers.
Daffodils, tulips, blossoms and chrysanthemums are springing up all around us in their vibrant display of glorious colours and we can't resist the creativity they invoke.
Next on our to do list is to add new waist bead colour combinations into our traditional African waist beads collection and the glow in the dark waist beads collections.
Tell us, what inspires you in this season and what are your go to fashion accessories as the days get warmer.
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Hey, it's Already May!
Can you believe how quickly time has flown by this year?
It's alread May, happy new month the weather is beautiful today and we hope it stays that way.
We also hope for
Peace
Joy
Fun
Laughter
and of course lots of love!
What do you hope for this month?
Enjoy the month ahead and make sure to wear your African waist beadstraditional-waist-beads with confidence.
Waist Beads in One Colour or Multiple Colours?
African waist beads look amazing when they are mixed and matched. But there is also something special about wearing lots of strings of the same waist beads design. Think six strings of beads in the same colour worn together!
While some ladies definitely like to wear a multitude of shades and hues of waist beads together, others just prefer lots of strings of the same beads piled together to create a seamless effect.
Either way we think both styles and preferences bring a class of their own
Which do you prefer, same colour waist beads or a mix and match?
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The Benefits Of Wearing Waist Beads
African waist beads are super fun and definitely beautiful to behold. But aside from their aesthetic draw, waist beads offer benefits that other items of jewelry simply do not. Here are the top three benefits of wearing waist beads.
Aids weight Lose & Maintains a Trim Figure
Losing weight using waist beads is an age old tradtion. It is more of an art then a science however it works. Wearing waist beads around your navel or hips keeps you vigilant when pounds start to creep up. Helping you keep disciplined with weight maintenance. Overeating if you wear your beads at waist level is not possible as your beads will feel tight and stop you in your tracks..
Improves posture
A beautiful posture if just one of the many benefits of wearing waist beads. The beads against your skin on your hips or waist will make your feel elegant and aware of the way you carry yourself.
Confidence Boost
Waist beads are a real confidence boost. There is just something about beautiful waist beads and the positive effect they have on our mental state and beauty well-being.
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Mothering Sunday
Mums are amazing and today we celebrate all our mothers biological and non biological.
We all know that there are many rites of passage and traditions that mothers help their children pass through. Holding their hands as they navigate the difficult and murky waters from childhood to adulthood.
However there are also those beautiful moments that we cherish such as that first bra fitting trip or first waist beads from mum which stay in our hearts and minds forever.
Here to mums everywhere.
You are loved and appreciated!
Team Waist Beads ❤️
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Waist Beads And African Traditions
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 enstooling of royalties African waist beads play a central role.
Next time you sit down with an elder 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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Happy International Women’s Day
Today is International Women’s day. A global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Every day really should be an opportunity to celebrate your sisters, mothers friends, daughters and wives! But especially today take a moment to celebrate the bold beautiful females around you.
And in doing so, don’t forget to celebrate yourself.
Happy International Women’s day!
Team Waist Beads ❤️
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Its All About The Glow Up
Women have been wearing waist beads for hundreds if not thousands of years. Traditional African waist beads have been a staple source of fashion expression and body beautification going all the way back to the Egyptian dynasties and beyond. Women did not only wear waist beads to enhance their beauty but as a sign of status and symbol.
Often then not waist beads were also worn to help maintain a trim and shapely figure.
However in recent and modern times there has been an introduction of glow in the dark waist beads to the market.
Glow in the dark waist beads offer a fun and quirky take on what has been traditional for may generations. An exciting alternative or addition to the waist jewelry beloved by so many women.
We would love to know have to added Glow in the dark waist beads to your waist jewelry?
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Hello March!
Is it us, or does time seem to be flying by so quickly? It seems only like yesterday that we entered into a new year and already its March!
Well at least March is a month of many celebrations and so we can't complain right? This month we celebrate mother's Day, international women's Day, world water Day and of course the first day of spring on the 20th - Which is something to always celebrate.
Now if you are the type of person who likes to plan ahead with gifting others or refreshing your wardrobe for a new seasons then know that we have your back.
African waist beads always makes a lovely gift for friends and sisters during International women's Day as well as for the Afrocentric mum on mother's Day. So whether you lean towards traditional African waist beads or you prefer super girly glow in the dark waist beads, you'll sure to find something special here at waistbeads.co.uk
Plus if a new season means new waist jewelry for you then by all means spoil splurge on yourself from the selection waist bead shades HERE
New Year, New Socials.
We are a little late to the party and it is February we know, but the team here at waistbeads.co.uk would like to wish you a Happy New Year. We sincerely hope you had a wonderful cross over into 2023!
Just like many small businesses, the beginning of 2023 was a time of reflection and creating strategy for the Waist Beads UK website and its social media pages. One of our aims was to create more inspirational spaces for our customers and we felt there was no better way to do that then by expanding our social media pages to give a variety of ways in which we can inspire and connect.
We already had a page for Waist Beads UK on Facebook so please make sure to follow us!
If you are on Twitter, we would love to connect with you. Follow Waist Beads uk on twitter and we will give you a follow back.
Our Waist Beads UK account on Pinterest is giving us life, even if we say so ourselves! see it HERE :)
For those of you who like to watch instead of read content we have a YouTube channel for Waist Beads UK where you’ll be able to watch fun upbeat how to videos as well as seasonal collections. You can subscribe to our Waist Beads UK YouTube channel
Once again happy 2023. We look forward to serving you and meeting all your African waist beads needs.
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Waist Beads For Brides
Planning a wedding is stressful enough without having to spends copious amounts of time searching for wedding gifts and favors for your bridal party.
Let alone guest and attendees. If you fancy gifting something different and unique then we would like to suggest waist beads.
Here is our curated collection of Waist Beads For Weddings & Bridal Waist Beads
Waist Beads For Weddings & Bridal Gifting
The weather is warming up and that means more engagements, more weddings and more bridal parties!
If you are looking to accessories your wedding lingerie with waist beads, gift waist beads to your bridal party, guests or wedding attendees in this season then have a look our especially curated selection of “Bridal Waist Beads” HERE. at Waist Beads UK for you
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Where Do African Waist Beads Come From?
African waist beads have a very long history spanning thousands of years with mainly Ghanaian and Nigerian tribes been credited with the origination of waist beads. Today you will find the culture heavily practiced and widely spread throughout West African with neighboring regions emulating the wearing of waist beads.
However historians trace the wearing of the waist jewelry all the way back to ancient Egyptian civilizations.
Within ancient Egyptian cultures beads were worn to signify status, beauty, wealth and even power.
The beads were also used in celebrations and for maintaining a healthy body weight and slender figure.
Nowadays traditional African waist beads and its more modern adaptions such as glow in the dark waist beads are loved and worn by women from various cultural backgrounds.
Colour Psychology - What Does Your Waist Beads Say About You?
It is said that the colours we gravitate towards and favour has a lot to do with our personalities.In fact colour psychologists state that the shades, hues and palettes with which we adorn our selvs has a direct impact on our moods and emotions.
This is no different with waist beads colours.
Below we have selected some colours and shared their impact on emotions.
ORANGE - Confidence & Success
RED - Excitement & Passion
YELLOW - Creativity & Happiness
GREEN - Healing & Freshness
BLUE - Peace & Loyalty
PINK - Sophistication & Compassion
PURPLE - Luxury & Ambition
BROWN - Dependable & Trustworthy
BLACK - Sophisticated & Formal
WHITE - Simple & Honest
Which waist beads colours do you love the most?