WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT AFRICAN WAIST BEADS – KENTELL

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WHAT ARE WAIST BEADS? Waist beads which are also known as belly beads, waistline beads, and beaded waist chains are a traditional African accessory made up of small glass beads threaded on a cotton string or elastic and worn around the waist or hips. They are available in a variety of colors and shapes, and they may al
Women in several West African tribes have worn waist beads for generations. But today they've also become a fashion trend amongst Western ladies.Waist beads are a sign of femininity, fertility, sensuality, and spiritual well-being in Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and other West African countries. Women today use waist beads for both aesthetic and practical reasons in both Africa and the rest of the world. But did you know these additional facts ?