The secret behind waist beads

 Do you have someone that puts on waist beads? If yes, check out the secret behind it and the meaning of each colour.

Beads are structures made out of materials like wood, stone, plastics, etc which are worn as ornaments around the neck, wrist, anklet, and waist. Beads' existence started in the ancient days and has a significance that varies depending on where it is worn.

Beads worn around the waist are called Waist Beads and are mostly worn by women. Waist beads has been present starting from the historical days, although it has been gaining popularity in the U.S. and becoming “trendy,” waist beads is an age-old tradition in parts of Africa with distinct meanings, symbols, and history attached to them.

Waist beads can be visible as a symbol of femininity, celebration, or aristocracy, or hidden as a way of self-care or confidence, or intimate appeal. There are many motives why waist beads are worn and now have been adopted by many African and American cultures.

In as much waist beads have their motives of being worn, each color has its meaning. These meanings may vary from tribe to tribe, culture to culture, and they’re open to interpretation, but traditionally:

Blue: knowledge, healing, peace, truth, harmony — a cooling color symbolizing faith, devotion, deep insight.

Green: prosperity, hope, harmony, healing and ripening, generous, humble.

Red: self-confidence, vitality, sexual energy, passion, courage.

Yellow: wisdom, knowledge, clarity, increasing awareness, and calming nerves.

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