is wearing waist beads cultural appropriation

Is Wearing Waist Beads Cultural Appropriation?

As more and more women around the world learn about waist beads, and videos go viral on Tik Tok, this question has risen in more in our social consciousness...
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Waist beads and Body Positivity

Waist beads and Body Positivity

At Adinkra Expo we are allllllll about promoting body positivity. Waist beads are a celebration of the female form and our perfect imperfections. Yes girl! All of our beautiful..
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How to Tie Traditional Tie On Beads

How to Tie Traditional Tie On Beads

Ok so you've decided to buy a few strands of waistbeads from Adinkra Expo! Your next decision is to decide how you’d like them to fit and where you want them to lay...
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A Little on the History and Why Women Wear Waist beads

A Little on the History and Why Women Wear Waist beads

For centuries waist beads have been worn by women in West African countries.  They've recently become more popular here in America and other western countries...
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