What jewelry did African wear?

The Africans used to wear beaded chokers, head accessories, wrist bands, heavy metal rings and earrings. Newly wedded African women would wear heavy wedding chokers which had strands of beads hanging down that would signify their marital status. Beaded and metal jewelry was worn by both African men and women.

Can I wear African jewelry?

Of course you can wear any jewelry you want! Most beads aren’t made in the US. You honor the other country by wearing their product, much as you might eat an ethnic meal and enjoy that part of another culture.

Do Africans wear silver?

Silver is the go-to metal within the Berber and Tuareg culture since gold is considered bad luck. Interestingly, Berber women were layering jewellery before it was mainstream. They would wear many of their pieces at once; think enormous earing, coupled with necklaces, rings, brooches anklets and bracelets.

What is traditional jewellery?

The traditional gold jewellery is passed on for generations and families hold jewellery made many decades ago. The different jewellery includes armlets, bracelets, bangles, necklaces, earrings, fingerings, toe rings, nose rings, anklets, pendants and waistbands.

What is an African necklace called?

Neckbands became the primary piece of African jewelry for men and women.

What does the African bracelet mean?

Archeologists have found beaded necklaces and beads buried with chiefs and kings in ancient African graves. Wearing and most important owning and old African jewelry or bead is believed to provide wisdom, hope, luck and well-being to its owner.

Is the bead chest black owned?

As a Black-owned company, we feel it is our responsibility to share the unique history of our product and its varied uses across the continent and in the diaspora.

Can I wear waist beads if I’m not African?

You do not have to be African to wear waist beads, nor do you have to wear waist beads for its traditional purposes. We want to celebrate the historical culture of African waist beads while giving a greater audience the chance to learn about its origins, adopt this form of body adornment, and make it their own!

Why do Africans wear earrings?

Jewelry of many sorts is worn throughout the African continent. Both women and men wear necklaces, bracelets, anklets, earrings, nose rings, and other jewelry. Jewelry serves as both an ornament to beautify and, in some cases, a protective guard against evil spirits.

What are African necklaces called?

What are African waist beads?

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colors and shapes and may also include decorative stones, crystals, or charms. Waist beads have been worn for centuries by women in many West African cultures.