FAQ
Q: What are Waist Beads?
A: Waist Beads are jewelry that are worn around your waist, hips, and lower hip regions, representing your set intentions. They have special and historical aspects that are very sacred.
Q: Where is the origin?
A: The origin of waist beads is highly debatable. Waist bead are known to be originally created in Africa and are referred to as African Waist Beads. As artifacts lead back to Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic images, displaying waist beads around the waist of Egyptian dancers and presented to the young. Waist beads also leads back to tribes from West Africa, such as Yoruba.
Q: Why do people wear Waist Beads?
A: There are multiple reasons as to why people wear waist beads; Body Adornment, Seduction, Waist management, Body Shaping and Awareness, Spiritual guidance and Healing, Sensuality, Stage in life or Rite of Passage- Maturity, Marriage, Pregnancy. They are tools to help remind and affirm your bond with yourself and journey.
Q: How do you wear Waist Beads?
A: Waist beads are traditionally worn on the hips along the panty line under your clothes. In some African cultures it is taboo to show your beads in public. However, a lot of women like wear over their clothes, or clothes that show off their natural waist for beautification and adorning purposes. Remember, you set the intention for your beads and you decide how you would like to wear them.
Q: Do you wear beads over or under your clothes?
A: This is determined by your intention, beliefs, and cultural practices. For example, for spiritual practices you may not want to display your beads. This is because you have sacred intentions and manifestations set that you do not want to attract outside energy and attention that is not wanted. For accessory or fashion purposes, wearing over your clothes is fine, it is your intentions, your body, and your freedom to choose.
Q: Are the waist beads one size fits all, and what is the difference between tie on, elastic and clasps?
A: Each Waist bead is custom to your size. Tie-on’s will have 2-4 inches extra to ensure you have enough comfort and room to tie. The intention here is to keep beads on permanently. Traditionally in Africa this is how waist beads are worn. Clasp are the custom size of your choice INCLUDING the clasp piece. These can be taken off when needed or where you can test yourself and will power to keep on for long periods of time if your body and journey allows you to. Clasp can be attached to cotton or elastic strings. Elastic is also the custom size of your choice, however since this string is stretchy, you have more flexibility to take on and off. This can be pulled over your head or over your hips. Keep in mind that the elasticity will not help with shaping due to the flexibility. * Currently we do not have Elastic beads in stock*
Q: How long do strands last, and how long should I keep them on?
A: Strands can last for months up to years. In the beginning if you are not ready, they can last for days or weeks as you may not be as mindful, they are there. You can forget and break/pop them while changing or using the restroom. If you have set intentions for a strand and have received the assistance you needed from your strand, you can remove it, Keep in mind that sometimes strands breaking out of no where can be a sign
Q: How do you tie the strands on the waist beads?
A: Please refer to the video below for an illustrated demo.
Q: How long will it take strands to ship?
A: Strands ship after they are crafted, which is approximately 5-8 days after order placement. After strands are packaged, they can take up to 7 days to ship unless express shipping is selected.
Pick up is an options at check out or you can stop by Fuel Thy Cells at 6186 University Ave, San Diego CA, 92115. This is a local Sea Moss bar that carries our lovely strands. Here is where you can see the waist beads in person and schedule a consultation for tying assistance.
Q: Why have you chosen to craft and sell beads?
A: My intention is to help you remember your soul’s purpose. I have chosen to craft and sell Waisted Spiritually beads because I asked the Universe to give me something that I was passionate about, to provide me with my souls purpose, so that could help myself and other souls during these life cycles. To be able to create a community
Remember to always Love and Accept yourself, Empower others and stay Beautiful!
I strongly advise and ask that you do your research first to determine your reasons for wearing Waist beads. Please respect the culture.