Waist beads are a traditional accessory for women in many African cultures. There are many varied reasons we have come across as to why African waist beads were/are worn. Common folklore attributes it to the definition of a woman’s waist; in essence, that it helps them to maintain their figures. Traditional Ghanaian culture though had a more practical usage, where the many strings of beads around the bikini line were employed as an anchor to strap the menstrual cloth. • • • • #travel #travelgram

Jigida-The Exotic Traditional African Waist Beads