In Guinea, Senegal, Ghana, Nigeria and other west African countries, waist beads are a symbol of femininity, sensuality, fertility and spiritual well being. Worn around the waist or hips, waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a wire or string.
Also referred to as belly beads, waistline beads, or beaded waist chains, they've gained popularity among women around the world. Today in both Africa and the United States, women use waist beads for aesthetic and practical purposes such as weight loss. We carry both stretchy already knotted waist beads which are one size fits all as well as adjustable non stretchy waist beads you can fit to your body by simply knotting both ends.
