BEADS COLOR MEANING

The tradition of African waistbeads were made popular by the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria. They were worn a symbols of womanhood, fertility, protection and spirituality.

In history these beads are recorded to have been worn as early as the 15th century to serve many celebratory purposes including rites of passage.

Black – Power, protection, silence, and elimination

Blue – Loyalty, peace, hope, healing, patience and truth

Brown – Earth, grounding, and stability

Gold – Good health, success, courage, power, wealth and setting boundaries

Purple – Royalty, spirituality, intuition, wisdom, and deep connections

Green – Abundance, fertility, nature, health, and prosperity

White – Light, truth, purity, and new beginnings

Orange – Courage, energy, vitality, self-confidence, and magnetism

Yellow – Energy, joy, and happiness

Pink – Care, beauty, love, optimism, friendship, and kindness

Red – Confidence, love, passion, strength, power, and vitality

Turquoise – Communication and self-awareness

Silver – Openness, and intuition