Waist beads are a traditional form of adornment worn around the waist, originating in Africa. Traditionally, waist beads are used to mark certain stages in life such as puberty, marriage, and motherhood. They are also seen as a form of protection. Nowadays, waist beads are gaining popularity in mainstream fashion, and can be worn as a decorative accessory.
Tying waist beads is actually quite simple. You will need two pieces of string to measure your waist and wrap on the beads.
Measure your waist: You will need to measure your waist by using a piece of string and a ruler. Just wrap the string around your waist, and measure the full area. Cut the string to the measurement you determined.
Wrap the beads on the string: Take the second piece of string that’s cut to the size of your waist and loop it around your waist with the ends meeting at the front of your body. Begin adding your beads onto the string, one by one, until the string is full.
Tie the ends: After you’ve added your beads to the string, tie the ends together tightly to make sure the beads are secure. You can tie the ends in a decorative knot, such as a bow knot or a slide knot.
Wear your waist beads: Finally, you can secure your waist beads in place by wrapping a piece of ribbon or fabric around them. This will keep them securely in place and add an extra layer of decoration. You’re all set to show off your waist beads!
