Gold & Red African Waist Beads – Handmade Body Beaded Jewelry

Gold & Red Handmade African Waist Beads - Beaded Waist Jewelry

Radiate confidence and heritage with these vibrant Handmade African Waist Beads in shimmering gold and bold red. Handcrafted with love in Ghana, these Beaded Waist Jewelry pieces feature glistening gold seed beads, deep red faceted crystals, and glossy cream rectangular tube beads, a combination that celebrates both tradition and elegance.

The small gold-colored seed beads in this design feature a silver-colored lining, which enhances their brilliance and depth. This silver lining reflects light beautifully, intensifying the glow of each golden bead while symbolizing spiritual clarity and inner radiance. 

Each strand is carefully made using high-quality glass beads strung on multiple polyester threads for durability. These waist beads are waterproof and safe to wear daily, even in the shower or pool.

• Bead Size: 4 - 6 mm in diameter
• Color: Gold, Red and Glossy Cream

This listing is for one strand of handmade waist beads.

We offer our waist beads in three styles designed to fit your lifestyle and fashion preferences. (Watch the video for a full demo.)

1. Traditional Tie-On Waist Beads
   • One size fits all.
   • 50" (127 cm) of beads, plus extra thread for easy adjustment.
   • Tie them directly onto your waist for a secure, personalized fit.
   • See below: How to Tie Your Waist Beads.
2. Waist Beads with Brass Screw Clasp
   • Custom-sized to your measurement.
   • Easy to remove and rewear.
   • See below: How to Measure Your Waist for Beads.
3. Waist Beads with Stainless Steel Lobster Clasp & Extension Chain
   • Made to your size, plus a 2½" (6 cm) extension chain for flexibility.
   • Perfect for styling above clothing or adjusting to body changes.
   • See below: How to Measure Your Waist for Beads.

Choosing a Clasp Option

If you prefer to wear and remove your waist beads with ease, clasp styles are ideal. Both the screw and lobster clasps are elegant, practical, and secure.

How to Tie Your Waist Beads (Video timestamp: 1:38)

1. Stand up straight.
2. Wrap the strand around your bare waist (waistline, high hip, or hip, depending on where you want the beads to sit).
3. Relax your stomach and leave a little room for breathing, sitting, and moving. The fit should be snug but not tight.
4. Slide off any excess beads.
5. Tie 2-3 firm knots.
6. Trim the remaining thread, leaving about ¼" (7 mm).

Optional: Add a drop of nail glue or super glue to secure the knot.

Note: Always measure on bare skin unless you plan to wear the waist beads over clothing.

How to Measure Your Waist for Beads with Clasp

1. Stand upright and use a soft measuring tape directly on your skin.
2. Measure around your waist, high hip, or hips, wherever you want the waist beads to rest. (See model photo for guidance.)
3. Relax your belly and leave a little room for movement.
4. Make sure the tape is level, snug, and not too tight.
5. Read and double-check your measurement.

Avoid using clothing sizes as a guide. They are not accurate for waist beads fitting.

Can’t find your size?  Send us a message, we’re happy to make your waist beads to fit you perfectly.

Waist beads hold significant cultural value in Ghana and across Africa. Traditionally used to mark transitions, celebrate femininity, and express sensuality, Waist Beads or Belly Beads are more than decorative, they’re personal symbols of identity and self-love.

As Spiritual Waist Beads, they can be used for energy rituals, protection, or manifestation. These Hip Beads are also useful for weight tracking, their position shifts as your body changes, making them a natural wellness tool. Over time, they shape your waist and enhance posture awareness.

Waist beads have long embodied femininity, grace, and sensuality, passed down through generations. With TribalGH, you carry a piece of Africa with you, bold, beautiful, and timeless.

 Discover more handmade beauty from TribalGH:

• Explore our Handmade Jewelry Collection
• Browse our New African Beads
• Shop Old Trade Beads