These Bin Bin Malika waist beads are 5 styles and designs, made with strong elastic strand which can be easily slipped on.

Multiple styles to choose from based on your preference, or all can be purchased as a set or pairs for layering.

In terms of history, waist beads have long been used in African’s cultures as a symbol of femininity, seduction, adornment, shaping waistline, fertility, spirituality, wealth, protection, healing and prosperity; for many centuries (as early as the 15th century). For instance, in West Africa, the women take pride in wearing their waist beads, in some cases it is often seen as a spiritual adornment, once it is tied to help with a specific manifestation or healing journey. 

So, elders will say that the waist beads are never taken off, until you obtain your desired intention, then you may take it off or replace it with new ones if you wish. Except, when only it snapped on its own, which means it protected you from an evil eye, bad omen or negative energy. Therefore, it is known to be a popular African cultural heritage.

The stretchy option in this listing, is ideal for people not wanting to use the waist beads for spiritual purposes. So, you can easily slip it on and take it off when you please.

Details

Authentic African waist beads

• Production - Handmade
• Materials - Crystal or glass beads
• Closure - Stretchy slip on strand
• Style- Beaded either solid or mixed colour combinations
• Dispatch- Regular orders will be dispatched from the UK within 2-4 days, large or wholesale orders will be put in production in Africa, where the confection can take 3-7 days, depending on the styles and volume of order. And be mindful of the overall shipping time too, which can take up to 10 days, to ship from West Africa. This is just an estimation, with Covid 19, some delays may occur; but we have a strong system in place and we will endeavour to always exceed your expectation.

• Please note:That Ala Bella offers a custom made to order service, with length and colour combination of your choice, including personalised designs. Moreover, we also offer a wholesale service if interested, please get in touch with us to discuss any of these services further.