Originating in West Africa, waist beads were originally used as a status symbol in ancient times. Waist Beads are a celebration of feminity, fertility, sexuality, body shaping, and wealth. Since this time period it a few additional meanings and uses. Some use Waist Beads simply for body shaping (constant use of the beads are said to aid in shrinking the waist); in addition to personal uses. Women in Ghana would wear beads around their waist so that the only person allowed to remove them was her husband on their wedding night.

Our unique handmade waist beads are made to order and can be customized to your liking.

When placing orders, please specify the desired colors for each item.

PRICE OF $25 INCLUDES 2 SEPARATE Waist Beads.

*Please allow two business days for your order to be customized & processed before shipping*