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PRODUCT GUIDE

Our products are rich in cultural significance and can be used for symbolic, spiritual, and aesthetic purposes.

PRODUCT SIZING GUIDE

For our pre-made waist beads, One Size Fits Most* (up to Size 3XL or 52").

 

For Custom Orders using Cotton or Elastic Waist Beads, in Inches:

  • XXS-Small: 24" - 26"

  • Small: 27" - 29"

  • Medium: 30" - 32"

  • Large: 33" - 37"

  • XL-XXL: 38" - 46"

  • 3XL: 46" - 52" 4XL: 53" - 58"

For Kindred Earrings collection, featuring vibrant, traditional cloth fabric in a variety of stunning colors and patterns. Available in three main lengths, in inches:

  • Short (5.25-5.50")

  • Medium (7.25-7.50")

  • Long (9.25-9.50")

WAIST BEAD OVERVIEW

Our stunning pre-made waist beads are designed to fit all, ranging up to size 3XL (50-52" Inch). You'll have the option to choose between tie-on or customized removable clasps.

 

With a variety of vibrant colors, each bead represents a special meaning and promotes healthy spiritual manifestations. Our beads are meticulously threaded onto cotton or elastic string. These are premium and hand-selected beads that feature a variety of adornments and natural materials, including clay, sea shells, seeds, acrylic glass, and vinyl disc beads, ensuring a unique and eye-catching design.

Beautiful colored strings of beads of various sizes, types, and colors.

COLOR GUIDE

Delve into the enchanting meanings behind each hue in our beaded products, where every shade tells a story of its own:

  • Black – Power and protection

  • Blue – Loyalty and truth

  • Brown – Earth and stability

  • Gold – Good health, power and wealth

  • Green – Abundance, fertility, nature and prosperity

  • Orange – Courage, self confidence and vitality

  • Pink – Care, beauty, love and kindness

  • Purple – Royalty, spirituality and wisdom

  • Red – Confidence and vitality

  • Turquoise – Communication and self awareness

  • White – Light, truth and purity

  • Yellow – Energy, joy and happiness

Rainbow colored powder layered in order on top of black powder.

"When wearing African waist beads, be sure to do so for the right reasons and intentions. When you receive compliments on them, make sure to not only say thank you but to explain exactly what it is, where it originated from, and why you wear them.”

Variant Magazine

HOW-TO TIE ON YOUR WAIST BEADS

Watch our YouTube quick tutorial for a step-by-step guide on perfectly securing your waist beads for both comfort and style. Learn the techniques to confidently tie your beads and embrace this beautiful tradition with ease.

HOW-TO TIE YOUR ANKLET WITH EXCESS WAIST BEADS

Check out our YouTube quick tutorial for a step-by-step guide on transforming your extra waist beads into stylish anklets. Watch Kennethea demonstrate this easy and creative process to add a personal touch to your accessories.

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KINDRED BEADS
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HISTORY OF
WAIST BEADS

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