Purple & Clear Color Handmade Waist Beads – African Body Jewelry

Purple & Clear Color Handmade African Waist Beads

Illuminate your waistline with our Purple & Clear Handmade African Waist Beads, a stunning blend of rich royal purple faceted beads paired with clear, silver-lined glass beads. These handcrafted African waist beads are made in Ghana, West Africa, and bring a sparkling elegance to your body jewelry collection.

What Are Silver-Lined Beads?

Silver-lined beads are transparent glass beads that have a brilliant silver core within. In this strand, the clear beads feature a reflective silver-colored lining that enhances their brilliance, creating a radiant, light-catching effect. This design not only adds dimension and shimmer but also reinforces bead strength and visual longevity. These clear, silver-lined beads beautifully contrast the purple faceted beads, giving this waist adornment both glamour and depth.

Durability & Quality

Each strand is hand-strung on multiple polyester threads, ensuring strength, durability, and comfort. These handmade waist beads are suitable for everyday wear, including in the shower or while swimming — maintaining their shape and shine.

• Size:: 4 mm – 6 mm in diameter
• Color: Purple & Silver Lined

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.

The Meaning and Cultural Importance of Waist Beads

Waist Beads have a rich cultural heritage in many parts of Africa, especially in Ghana. These Handmade African Waist Beads symbolize femininity, fertility, sensuality, and spiritual protection. They are traditionally gifted during significant life milestones such as puberty, marriage, and motherhood.

Benefits of Wearing Waist Beads

• Body Awareness & Shaping - Beads sit snugly around your waist and shift as your body changes, helping you track your shape naturally.
• Weight Tracking - No need for scales. If your waist expands or shrinks, you’ll notice the change in bead positioning.
• Spiritual & Emotional Significance - Often worn for grounding, healing, and empowering femininity.

Waist Beads and Femininity

Wearing Body Beads enhances a woman’s intimate connection with her body. Whether worn under clothing for personal empowerment or styled visibly, Belly Beads express sensuality, confidence, and self-love rooted in African tradition.

Each piece from TribalGH is a celebration of culture, beauty, and strength, made to honor your journey and individuality.

Explore More from TribalGH

Shop our full Handmade Jewelry Collection

Discover Our New African Beads

Explore Old Trade Beads Collection