ABOUT
These waist chains are inspired by traditional African waist beads
and named after the Yoruban goddess Oshun (pronounced Oh•shoon). Oshun is associated with fertility, love, and sensuality. Her colours are hues of gold and yellow and one of her offerings is honey. In images, Oshun is always depicted as being dressed in gold, covered in jewels and holding a pot of honey.
Waist chains are a body positive adornment and are for everyBODY. Traditionally, women of all shapes and sizes confidently adorn themselves with waist beads. Wearing waist chains is a reflection and appreciation for your natural body and beauty. Waist beads have been worn for centuries by women in many West and East African cultures and are made with tiny colourful beads and charms. In Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and other West African countries, waist beads are a symbol of femininity, fertility, sensuality, and spiritual well-being.
Today women all over the world wear waist chains for aesthetic and practical purposes. To read more about the meaning, significance and uses of African waist beads check out these articles "The African Waist Beads", 'Waist Beads for Body Awareness' and 'Age-old tradition makes modern-day statement'.
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PRODUCT INFO
*Water resistant & shower safe*
Waist chains are available in 4 different options:
- 1 strand
- 2 strands
- 3 strands
- 4 strands
- Chains are available in 4 different chain styles: A,B,C,D. Chains styles can be mixed and matched.
- Please note chains with 2,3 & 4 strands are all attached together and come as 1 chain. Strands are not separate or individual. To have your strands made as individual chains it will be an extra $10usd.
- Waist chains are made adjustable and come with a 5 inch chain extender. Chains can only be adjusted to fit looser/bigger, not smaller/tighter. If you want to be able to make your waist chain smaller/tighter, provide a smaller waist measurement.
TO ORDER
- Pick the chain option from the drop down menu that corresponds to the number of strands you want on your chain.
- In the notes section at checkout be sure to include:
- Waist measurement
- Chain style selection
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WEARING YOUR WAIST CHAIN
•For everyday wear 1-2 strands is best, for aesthetic purposes/as an outfit accessory 3-4 strands is best.
•Be sure to loosen the chain during strenuous activity or eating to prevent the chain from popping.
*Unless marked as sold out, this item is in stock and ready to ship.*
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MATERIAL DETAILS
All of our items are made with surgical grade stainless steel. Stainless steel is a sustainable & recyclable metal. Our stainless steel items are tarnish free & water resistant. While your stainless steel item will never tarnish, over time and with wear the gold plating can lose it's luster. All of our gold plated stainless steel items come with a 1 year warranty. If your gold plated item fades within the first year we will replace it for free. To read more about our gold plated stainless steel items and how to care for them read through the Product Info & Policies page.
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HOW TO MEASURE
- Waist chains are custom made to fit your body. Include your waist chain measurement in the 'notes' section at checkout.
- Consider where you want your chain to sit based on comfort and functionality. Waist chains can be worn anywhere between your waist and lower hip. Be sure to measure against bare skin.
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SHIPPING/PICK UP
Shipping is available to CANADA, US, EUROPE. Comes with insurance and tracking. Transit times are as follows: 3-5 days withing Canada. 5-7days to the US. 7-10+ days everywhere else. For shipping elsewhere, please email info@iamkrwnd.com to inquire.
Pick up option is available at checkout for local orders (Toronto).