Silver And White Honeycomb Waist Beads
Silver and white waist beads are the perfect combination to pair up with white lingerie. They are also a perfect addition to wedding jewelry.
The Purpose Of African Waist Beads
What is the purpose of African waist beads?
Apart from bringing sparkle and shine to your waist and hips, African waist beads serve the following purposes.
1.Weight management - helping you keep track of fluctuations and changes in your body
2. cultural identity - Different regions identify with different colours an style combinations
3. communicating status - the style and number of beads worn communicate whether a woman is married or single.
4. Enhancing femininity - waist beads help a woman connect with her curves and femininity
Now over to you, what does wearing waist beads mean to you?
Facts About Waist Beads
If you’ve been a fan of of African waist beads for a minute but have always wondered, where they originated from and why they were created then you will enjoy learning the following facts about African waist beads.
Waist beads are used as bridal adornment across different African cultures.
African waist beads were ( and are still ) used to communicate social status and wealth
Women wore different waist beads colours at different times of the month to signify whether they were on their feminine cycle or not.
African waist beads are used to confirm womanhood and are often gifted to young girls at puberty.
in some places waist beads are treated as heirloom and passed down from mother to daughter.
Waist beads are included in bride dowries as a gift from the groom and his family to the bride.
African waist beads originally were created using wood, stone, glass and even gold.
Waist beads were used as currency and for the exchange of goods.
African waist beads are used in royal traditions all over Africa
Waist beads history spans hundreds of years and have been worn for over a thousand years.
Freedom Blue Waist Beads
Our fashion focus this week are these stunning Freedom Blue Waist Beads. Created using royal blue beads with sprinkles of gold and red. Definitely fit for a queen!
Facts About Waist Beads
Have you wondered about the cultural significances or history of waist beads?
Well here are some interesting facts about African waist beads that we have learnt about over the years.
Waist beads originated thousands of years ago in Egypt.
The two nations known most for African waist beads are Ghana and Nigeria.
Waist beads used to worth their waist in gold, and in some places they still are.
Waist beads was and is still included in marriage dowries.
Waist beads are worn not only to beauify the female body, but also to help meain a slim and trim figure.
Culturally African waist beads helps a man identify a woman's marital status.
African waist beads are used in coming of age a puberty rites are many African cultures.
Reasons Women Wear African Waist Beads
Let's admit it, waist beads make a woman feel ultra feminine and boost self confidence greatly. We have found that these are the top reasons women wear waist beads nowadays.
We have listed below other reasons why women wear African waist beads both from a cultural perspective and for modern fashion reasons.
Body confidence
Weight lose and weight management
Colour matching lingerie
Status symbol
Coming of age
Wedding adornment
Trends and fashion
Cultural appreciation
Why do you wear African waist beads?
Reddish Waist Beads
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What Are Waist Beads Used For
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.
Are you new to waist beads?
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White Waist Beads
This week we are highlighting our Freedom White Waist Beads
These delicate African Waist Beads are perfect to incorporate into your bridal adornment or to pair up with lacy white lingerie.
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Using Waist Beads for Weight Loss
Traditional African Waist Beads
Over the years we have found that two of the most common questions people ask about African waist beads is “how to use waist beads for weight loss” and do waist beads help you lose weight? So today we are going to tackle that.
Using waist beads to lose weight is both a science and an art. The practice has been observed for centuries and it goes the like this.
The science is applicable a bit like wearing a corset. Feeling the waist beads around your waist or hips keeps you in a state of awareness. As you eat throughout the day you can feel the waist beads getting a little tighter.
This feeling will help you be mindful of your portions and your food consumption
The art is where you potsition the waist beads on your body. If you know your body well you may notice that weight gain starts around your mid riff or your hips. Whichever is the case you can wear the beads either on your hips or waist.
As the waist beads get tighter that is your indication that the pounds may be creeping up on you.
So all in all African waist beads make an excellent weight management and weight loss tool!
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Traditional African Waist Beads
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.
Are you new to waist beads?
Click the links below to discover our collections here at Waist Beads UK.
The History of African Waist Beads
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 this blog post is especially for you.
There are so many schools of thoughts about the origin and history of African waist beads.
What is certain though, 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.
The very fact that they are such a beautiful pieces of body jewellery and have a rich cultural history are enough reasons to wear African waist beads
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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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