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Traditionally, a woman wears
waist beads underneath her clothes for only her husband or significant other
to see. In some parts of Africa, the beads are anointed in oils, and the woman
stands over a smoke pot and commences to "smoke her self." This practice aids
in sensory pleasure for the man. Some beads are adorned with bells, which is a
signal to let the man know that the woman wants to engage in sexual
intercourse.
In
other parts of Africa, the beads are given to young women as a rites of
passage into womanhood. In general, women wear waist beads for their own
personal pleasure. When crystals and gemstones are incorporated into the style
of the waist beads, they acquire the healing properties of the particular
stones.
Today,
women can choose to either show their waist beads as the latest fashion
accessory, or to wear it for themselves. Either way, waist beads are an
excellent tool for healing and a wonderful way for women to feel more feminine
and beautiful. These beautiful gemstone waist beads are hand made and
customized just for you.
If
you would like a style of waist beads that is not featured here, please
contact us.
Sizes
range from 28" to 42" and the work is guarenteed for the lifetime of the
purchase. Please allow up to 4 weeks to receive your waistbeads.
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