What are Krobo beads?

Krobo beads are made from powder glass, which comes from finely ground glass most commonly made out of recycled broken bottles and other scrap glasses. These beautiful glass beads are made in vertical molds. Each mold is filled with finely ground glass which is layered to create different colorful designs.

What are the bead bracelets called?

You’ll hear those chunky beaded bracelets called a few things, including yoga bracelets, mala beads, and chakra bracelets. Every once in a while, you’ll also hear them called boho bracelets or stack bracelets.

What do African beads mean?

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. In Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and other West African countries, waist beads are a symbol of femininity, fertility, sensuality, and spiritual well-being.

What do African beaded bracelets mean?

Archeologists have found beaded necklaces and beads buried with chiefs and kings in ancient African graves. Wearing and most important owning and old African jewelry or bead is believed to provide wisdom, hope, luck and well-being to its owner.

Why do Ghanaians wear beads?

African Waist Beads are one of the most commonly replicated items of personal adornment worn by Ghanaian people. Traditionally, multiple strands of colored beads made from seeds or glass are worn around a woman’s waist to draw attention to, and enhance her femininity.

What are Ghana waist beads for?

Waist beads have been worn for centuries by women in many West African cultures. They’re also referred to as belly beads, waistline beads, or beaded waist chains. In Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and other West African countries, waist beads are a symbol of femininity, fertility, sensuality, and spiritual well-being.