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 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 all hand made.
Sizes
range from 28" to 42" and the work is guarenteed for the lifetime of the
purchase.