Waist beads have an illuminating rich history behind them. There are accessories, and there are exquisite adornments that hold symbolic meaning. Waist beads ultimately fall within the latter. Waist ...

Waist beads, once regarded as traditional African adornments worn discreetly beneath clothing, are now a visible fashion statement among young women in Nairobi. The growing popularity of these ...

Chicago’s Hapi Danielle is an artist, entrepreneur, community activist, poet, and all-around dynamo who has dedicated her life to the betterment of people. Her company, Centerpeace Drip, not only ...

As long as I can remember waist beads have been a symbol of pride, femininity, tradition and heritage. I grew up in Nigeria and the delicate accessory worn around a woman’s stomach and waist is rooted ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colours and shapes and may also include ...

Waist beads Only few Kenyans understand why coastal women sport waist beads or shanga The shanga are more than an accessory or fashion statement Women have worn shanga as a rite of passage and even to ...

You may have seen them, times without number, and probably played with or strummed them sometimes, if you’re a man. You may be wearing some now, or you may have worn them at one point or another, if ...

play videoBeautifully crafted beads come in different shapes, sizes, and forms for various purposes. They are beautiful, they complement one's look, they have been suggested as a shape-giving element ...

Bebedi! Owanbe! Bebedi! Owanbe! This is a short question and answer chorus sang by little children while at play. The objective of the song is to find out who, in the group, has the biggest and most ...

Waist beads for weight management can help a person monitor their weight. How tightly the beads fit or whether they’ve changed position can indicate whether someone has lost or gained weight. Waist ...