Women’s day is a single day appointed to thank ladies in general for things they do. To be a woman is to be humble, comforting, respectful and kind. Using a day to thank women is just not enough. Everyday should be women’s day.
Madame Ann will discuss African styles of jewelry. These styles are still very much valid today and are not running out of fashion anytime soon. Use of waist beads and cowries center around women, these ancient jewelry are still in style today💃🏻
- Waist beads
- Why should one wear waist beads?
- Cowries
- People say cowries bring good fortunessssss, true or false?
Waist beads
Africa respects womanhood, the rites and rituals for femininity. Right from time, the first menstruation is seen as the passage rite into womanhood. Waist beads were used for various reasons after her first period.
Today, the use of waist beads have been adopted even by western cultures and in USA. Waist beads are symbols of femininity and sexuality.
Why should one wear waist beads?
- They can be used as a promise to your lover. The cutest reason for having a waist bead is having one that only your partner or lover can touch, better if it was given to you by your lover. It represent purity and love between you two.
- Rites of passage and a symbol of growth, waist beads are worn right from her first period.
- Women have used waist beads to control their weight for ages. The beads move upwards when you gaining mass around your waist.
- Waist beads can be made with specific combination of colors that help individual needs. These waist beads are made by people with high level spirituality. Common color combinations are blue, white, red, yellow and green.
Madame Ann makes customized waist beads for personal growth and spiritual needs. The different patterns of colors are used to achieve a specific goal. Whether it is to gain confidence, passion, healing, power, financial progress, fertility and cure depression.
- Blue – Faith, healing and power
- Yellow – Curing depression and anxiety and calming nerves
- Red – Passion and sexual energy
- Green – Fertility and growth
- Waist beads customized at Madame Ann’s is $5= 1807.507 NGN for single and $9= 3253.512 NGN for double
- We also sell loose beads at Madame Ann’s beauty shop
Cowries
Cowries as defined by original botanica are sacred shells said to be the doorway through which one can access infinite knowledge and wisdom. Many cultures believe its magic comes from it being shaped as the female genitalia and consequently, cowries have become symbolic of fertility.
People say Cowries bring good fortunessssssss🤑😍🍀, True or false?
Many belief cowries bring good fortunes to the wearer. It is always in style. Many famous artists and celebrities wear cowries like Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Joe boy et cetera😉
- Cowries represent the goddess protection
- Giver of life
- Symbolise power of destiny and prosperity
Many cultures belief that women hold the key to success. More reasons why women should be celebrated and respected everyday.
Today, Cowries are used in making hair accessories, bracelets, necklaces and chokers all which are sold in Madame Ann’s beauty shop.
Yesterday was Women’s day, today is Women’s day, everyday is Women’s day.
MABS 