Hip Beads
Beads on the waist are becoming modish
         

As we all know, culture has had a big impact in the world of fashion. Before we know it, here comes another!
Did you know people wear beads around their waist? Wait a minute. Before we go there, what’s the first thought that enters your mind when you hear the word “beads”? Jewellery, right? You’re right. (pins, beaded bracelets, purses)
Beads have been around for a long, long time and have been used in commerce as a form of money and wealth for thousands of years. Many countries have developed their own distinctive styles and have even worn beads as part of their religious beliefs.

BODY BEAUTY
If beads are worn on other parts of the body, then why not the waist?
Well, Africans do wear beads around the waist; they put beads on a new-born baby girl to differentiate women from men. They believe that beads shape the body, adding extra beauty and expressing culture. If you ask Ghanaians why they wear beads, most may refer you to the Bible.          

COPYING CULTURE
Beads come in different sizes and colors. Imagine a nude body with colored beads on the waist. This is fashion for the bare body and should be worn proudly. Many cultural groups in Ghana, Nigeria believe that before a man asks a woman’s hand in marriage,