Yellow- this color is a symbol of happiness and energy. Red and Orange- the two colors are the symbol of social aggressiveness, vitality, and courage. Black- this color is a symbol of protection and power. Green- this color is a symbol of fertility and nature. Brown- this color is a symbol of stability and earth.
One of the most prominent symbolic meanings of beads is protection. In many cultures, people use beads to keep the negative energy and evil spirits at distance. People believe that beads keep the evil spirits away from you.
The word “nazar” is derived from the Arabic word for “sight,” and is sometimes also referred to in Türkiye as a “Blue bead” or “mavi boncuk.” Nazar beads do actually carry some meaning in Türkiye. “Nazar” is considered bad luck, or “evil,” and the bead helps ward off this evil according to many superstitions.
Black beads are believed to symbolize the ability to hold onto hope in the face of adversity and also to be positive in unhappy times. By keeping hope and keeping the faith when the going gets tough, you think something great could come out of it.
The meaning of red bracelets are linked to good fortune, protection and can signify luck.
African Waist Beads are one of the most commonly replicated items of personal adornment worn by Ghanaian people. Traditionally, multiple strands of colored beads made from seeds or glass are worn around a woman’s waist to draw attention to, and enhance her femininity.
Think about blue and orange, yellow and lavender, and red and green. Colors that are located directly across from each other on the color wheel create strong and dynamic color palettes when used in the same beading project. The high contrast between complementary colors results in finished beadwork that will stand out.
Waist beads are designed to be worn by women of all shapes, sizes, and races.
In some African societies, female children are adorned with waist beads by their moms once they get their period to mark their rite of passage into womanhood. These beads symbolise the female child’s transition from childhood to adulthood, proof of her fertility and sexuality.
The red bead symbolizes the blood of Jesus and the belief that faith in Jesus and his sacrificial death are necessary for the forgiveness of sins. The belief that Jesus died on the cross to serve as a sacrifice to atone for the sins of all mankind is the core belief of the Christian faith.
Some are worn to provide protection for the mother and growing baby. Some women wear waist beads to keep track of their weight. Due to the fact that waist beads don’t stretch, you can use it to gauge the size of your waist. When you gain weight, the beads will sit higher on the waist or feel tight.
Pink – Care, beauty, love and kindness.
Yellow Beads. Yellow symbolises the gift of prophecy, referred to as isithunywa in Zulu. Healers will use a combination of prophecy, prayer and water during their rituals.
A broken mala represents a broken cycle. While that might make you feel sad at first, it is traditionally viewed as a sign of good luck. A broken mala symbolizes spiritual growth. The intention you set for it may be completed or you are in a different place in your life and you may need new energy and intentions.
“When beads become a part of dream, white beads are a reflection of devotion, spiritual growth and compassion” The people of southern Africa are known to wear beads around their neckline, representing the symbol to assist the spirits.
What does wearing a black bracelet mean? A solid black bracelet can represent support for skin cancer (melanomas), insomnia, and anti-terrorism. A black/red segmented bracelet represents support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Black can also be used for custom military remembrance bracelets.
When strung on a necklace, mala beads are used in a similar way as rosary beads. Spiritual practitioners will hold the beads in one hand while they pray or recite a mantra, steadily moving from bead to bead to keep track of how many times they’ve prayed.
Adult men and women can participate in a three-day ceremony devoted to Orula. After completion, they are allowed to wear a green and yellow beaded bracelet which signifies good heath and a long life.
For beginners, we recommend wearing 1-3 strands. The more you get used to wearing waist beads, the more strands you may add.
Your waist bead is totally breakable either because you’re eating too or maybe while moving too fast, you don’t get to notice your beads attached to something and it rips it off your waist. This is totally normal. You just need to take note of what you were doing before it happened.
Some women also use them for traditional ceremonies or healing rituals. Waist beads are often worn by women as a form of decoration, but they also have several practical purposes. For example, waist beads can be used to help adjust a woman’s posture, improve her circulation, and even help her to breathe more easily.
If you refer back to the basics of colour theory, then gold is a great option to go with purple. Yellow (gold) and purple sit on opposite sides of the colour wheel, so they are complementary colours.
The beads are matched with white stones to balance the stone’s energy. These stone beads are great for people who are stressed. The powers are meant to calm anxiety, stimulate concentration, focus, and memory. It gives users an enormous amount of courage and strength to accomplish what they need to do.