FAQs

FAQ WAIST BEADS

How do I tie on traditional waist beads

Simply place them around your waist, decide where you want them to sit, remove the excess beads and tie 3-4 knots. Once you are sure the beads are secure, cut off the excess string and beads.

 

How long do they last

When they are worn properly they can last for years. Be sure that they are not too tight, so that they do not break when you bend or sit (or after you eat too much). I have worn the same set of waist beads for up to 3 years without taking them off.

 

How many can I wear at one time

You can wear as few or as many waist beads as you feel comfortable in.

 

Are you supposed to take waist beads off

Traditional tie waist beads are semi-permanent and can be worn while bathing, swimming, sleeping, etc. Clasp waist beads are made with a metal clasp so they can be taken off. They should be taken off while bathing or swimming to protect the metal. What kind of thread is used for waist beads.

 

Can little girls wear waist beads

Traditionally, during Ghanaian naming ceremonies, babies are typically adorned with waist beads. However, it’s a decision for the parents to make.

 

How can  waist beads help me lose weight

Waist bead are traditionally worn low and loosely along the hips. If you want to track weight loss you would start your beads up higher on your waist, with the goal of them dropping down to your hips. You do not need to wear them tightly to gauge your progress. If they are worn too tightly they will pop from the constant pressure.

 

Can I wear any color waist beads

Yes, there are a variety of colors for you to choose from. There are colors that are associated with a specific meaning. Here are a few:

Red: vitality, passion, bravery, confidence

Blue: healing, harmony, insight, truth

Brown: earth, stability White: light, truth, purity

Yellow: wisdom, clarity, awareness, energy, joy

Green: prosperity, fertility, abundance, hope, healing

Purple: spirituality, wisdom, royalty

 

Here’s a few of stones and symbols with a specific meaning:

Hamsa: protection against evil or bad luck

Evil eye: protection against negativity

Green aventurine: luck, prosperity, wealth

Lapis lazuli: peace, wisdom, truth, insight   

Quartz: clarity, amplifies other crystals

Rose quartz: love, compassion, healing