Untold Meaning of ladies' waist beads and different colours

We are going to look at the benefits of wearing waistbands a lot of people out there put on with beads but they don't know that in putting them on there is a symbolic thing or there is something benefits to it and something that it means when you wear it so phosphate is an accessory that is used in African setting mostly used in the African setting so if you're out there and you like with beads but you just put them on without knowing the meaning of the color the meaning of the arrangement of the colors like what this beads mean this video is for you and if you know anyone who also is into a space please do share this video out to them maybe let them know why they put them on and what they mean today in our video I'm going to cover the colors of the beads and the meanings or the different meanings of these beads why would you wear it number one the reasons or the benefits why people wear a bit is weight awareness most women put on these waistbands just to know their weight once you know when you put on something these are this is something they put on for a long period like it's in your waist you don't remove it so it at least it at least notifies you when you gain weight and that it will notify you when you lose weight because when you lose weight it will become a little bit loose but if you gain weight it will become tight so if you want to if it is one person who wants to be in um for life in one what do I think how do I say it um let me say in one place with your body like you don't want to put on any weight and you don't want to lose weight you want to maintain your weight you don't need to use a weighing scale because these beads do not stretch it means when you're gaining weight it will have to get tight on you and when you're losing weight it will become loose for most of the people use it or some people use the worst beads just to follow up their weight or two like they just use it for that like for weight awareness number two benefits of the waste bits is the posture was bits can help a woman develop a better posture when I talk about posture These Boots sit and fit differently based on the sitting posture and breathing this is it is this awareness that can serve as a reminder to sit properly like to sit straight use stomach muscles and relax the back of breathing properly or breathe properly so some people use it as for posture but some do not so these are benefits that do not apply to everyone who wears these beads like you know when you're not sitting properly there is a way you will feel them they are not positioning themselves around your waist very well so it will push you to sit properly actually you may even wear them when you don't know that it is helping you in the sitting posture but it is helping you without you knowing or Without You noticing another thing is uh maturity waste bits can also be used to affect maturity individualism of Bloods in all growth in some cultures not everywhere in most Traditions or in some traditions babies are given beads when they are young and these beads are given to them during the naming ceremonies but when it's given to a boy a boy child is always like they discontinue using these bits as they grow back the girl will continue using it um for carving or for helping them make their waste very good or look beautiful because it's a girl a number four or another reason or another benefit of wearing waistbands is Heritage and pride some people like they promote social ties which can boost mental and emotional Wellness Wellness like for example black women in diaspora or African women in diaspora they feel so proud and feel so attached to their Roots when they wear these waist bits most of them even make Bangles out of them like wrist beads like rice is it wristbands out of the West beds from their countries like we can make a flag out of here to make a Kenyan flag to make an African flag like Ugandan flag this at least it gives you a same like a symbol of I'm home you know I'm putting on something from home so it helps them like to feel proud about their culture about their home about their roots so we have to move on to go to the the right bids you are supposed to put on and another thing I'd forgotten to say about the benefits in the African setting most especially are in baganda in Uganda they use this this they even still do use it they use the tool but they still do it though it's not more popular or the like the way it used to be they use them when you grow up and you get married they use them as to entice their men during bad like bedroom in you know in your bedroom you use it to entice your man like it looks so nice when they are in the game or when they're doing their thing and you're putting on and it's damping on your waist up and down so that is another benefit of the Whisk beads then we shall move on to the waste beads these wise West beads come in colors like some are arranged accordingly but these colors include yellow purple green white and blue plus Brown but what is the meaning of these colors there is a style and specific meanings for these colors I mean the style of making the West beads that is in Traditions like for example they're going to give it to a girl child through the naming ceremony or a boy child their colors they'll arrange for him there is a way that will make the the waistband look like so the colors we shall look at the meaning of the colors and we shall start with blue blue means healing Harmony Insight truth whereas Brown means Earth stability and green will like green means Prosperity fertility abundance hope healing and peppermint Spirit charity wisdom reality while red means passion bravery and confidence and our last color is white which means truth light purity oh sorry before I say it was in the last color yellow is the last color which means wisdom Clarity awareness energy and joy so that is all about our waistbands if you find this story very interesting please give it a thumbs up and if you feel the need to share it thank you so much share it with your friends like comment and share any.In this discussion, the focus is on the benefits and symbolic meanings associated with wearing waist beads, particularly within African culture. Waist beads are more than just accessories; they hold significant cultural and personal meanings. They serve several purposes:

1. **Weight Awareness**: Waist beads can function as a tool to monitor weight changes. They adjust based on weight fluctuations, tightening when gaining weight and loosening when losing weight, serving as an alternative to a weighing scale.

2. **Posture Improvement**: Some wearers find that waist beads encourage better posture by reminding them to sit straight and engage their core muscles, thus promoting awareness of proper sitting and breathing techniques.

3. **Cultural Tradition and Maturity**: In many African traditions, waist beads are given to babies during naming ceremonies, symbolizing cultural heritage and continuity. For girls, they often continue wearing them into adulthood, signifying maturity and femininity.

4. **Heritage and Pride**: Waist beads are also worn as a symbol of pride in one's cultural heritage, particularly among African diaspora communities. They can evoke feelings of connection to one's roots and promote emotional wellness.

Additionally, the colors and arrangements of waist beads carry specific meanings:
- **Blue**: Healing, harmony, insight, truth.
- **Brown**: Earth, stability.
- **Green**: Prosperity, fertility, abundance, hope, healing, spiritual growth.
- **Red**: Passion, bravery, confidence.
- **White**: Truth, light, purity.
- **Yellow**: Wisdom, clarity, awareness, energy, joy.

Understanding these meanings adds depth to the wearing of waist beads beyond mere adornment, enriching the wearer's connection to their culture and personal identity. AICHA LO explains that nowadays, African culture and style are more prominent, leading to increased interest in waist beads. She describes waist beads as a traditionally sacred adornment often overlooked in discussions, yet deeply cherished within African culture. According to AICHA LO, around 90% of women in her community wear waist beads, citing personal enjoyment of their aesthetic appeal and significance for marital relationships.

NATHALIE BEASNAEL discusses the historical and symbolic aspects of African beads, highlighting their meanings and the cultural significance of colors and designs. She emphasizes that wearing waist beads is a way for women to embrace their identity and heritage, expressing confidence and sensuality through adornment.

Both speakers agree that waist beads are not just accessories but also meaningful traditions passed from mothers to daughters, fostering a sense of bonding and cultural continuity. They note how these beads have seamlessly integrated into modern cultural expressions while retaining their deep-rooted significance.