What are waist beads?
Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consists of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colors and shapes and may also include decorative stones, crystals, or charms.
Waist beads have been worn for centuries by women in many West African cultures. In more recent years they’ve gained popularity among women in the West. They’re also referred to as belly beads, waistline beads, or beaded waist chains. Read More at https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/waist-beads-modern-uses#intro
Beads in Ghanaian Culture
Beads are both treasured and revered in Ghanaian culture. From birth to death, they play a significant role in the rites and customs of its people that goes beyond mere self-expression.
Beads in Ghanaian culture are primarily considered items of decoration. However, they are also important tools for communication, used to express ideas, messages, and symbolism through the language of color. Read more at: https://www.thebeadchest.com/pages/beads-in-ghanaian-culture
Sexual Attraction
Yoruba women wear waist beads because they believe it attracts the opposite sex and stirs deep emotional responses. The waist beads accentuate the figure and draw attention to the movement of the waist. It is believed that some women lace their waist beads with love spells to evoke deeper sexual attraction. paragraph. Read more at: https://www.demandafrica.com/style/what-is-the-significance-of-yoruba-waist-beads/