Our original hand made West African waist beads have stemmed from various areas of the African Diaspora. Waist beads can be traced back to ancient Egypt as egyptians dancers wore them as a form of  jewelry around their waist. Waist beads hold various meanings to why women wear them, such as for weight loss, promoting fertility, womanhood, or even sensual significance. But nevertheless any body type, any race, any background can rock these beautiful beads. Experience the true African culture through our waist beads. 
 
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These beads are all SCREW-ON ONE SIDES ONLY ! THE BLACK AND WHITE ONES ARE THE ONLY TIE-ON IN THIS BATCH. 
 
PLUS SIZE WOMEN CAN REQUEST A LARGER SPAN OF BEAD THROUGH OUR CONTACT TAB BEFORE ORDERING. MUST PROVIDE WAIST SIZE !! EXTRA COST WILL BE ADDED !