Yaa Asantewaa Traditional Waist Beads

All Tie Waist Beads

Description: These orange and light blue waist beads with gold accents were inspired by Yaa Asantewaa, the woman warrior of the Ashanti Empire.

Materials: Uncoated cotton thread, glass seed beads

Size: Fits up to 50 inches. Instructions to tie below.

Yaa Asantewaa Traditional Waist Beads

Built For The Journey

All of our waist beads are strung with 6-8 strands of uncoated cotton thread for durability and longevity.

Share a new tradition

with your circle

  • Gift matching strands to a bride and her bridesmaids to commemorate her big day
  • Get a set for yourself and your workout partner to track your progress on a fitness journey
  • Give matching strands to a mom and newborn baby for protection and well wishes
  • Gift a special set to a girl after her first period to celebrate her journey into womanhood
  • Get a strand for yourself or anyone you know starting a new journey or phase of life—grieving a loss, moving to a new place, starting or ending a relationship, etc.
  • Use your waist beads as a physical reminder of a goal or intention you want to manifest
  • Wear a matching set with a family member or friend as a symbol of connection (like a friendship bracelet, but around your waist)
  • The perfect gift for birthdays and holidays— they make great stocking stuffers :)

Our Promise to you

Tying on your first waist beads can be tricky. That’s why we offer a free replacement for any strand that’s tied incorrectly or breaks or within the first 7 days. Just send it back and we’ll send you a new one. We like to call it… oops insurance.

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