{"product_id":"maasai-5","title":"Maasai (5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaasai-5 - Maasai beadwork embodies the whole of Maasai culture representing beauty, strength, tradition, warriorhood, marriage, age sect, marital status, social status, and their deep love and devotion for their cattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Maasai culture:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Red.png?v=1687291986\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Represents bravery, strength, unity, and the incredible challenges Maasai people face each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Blue.png?v=1687451866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Symbolizes energy and sustenance and the color of the sky which provides water for the people and their cattle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Green.png?v=1687451866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Symbolizes nourishment and production, representing the land that provides food for the people and their livestock while also symbolizing the putting down of roots and the protection of one’s territory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Orange.png?v=1687451866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Symbolizes warmth, friendship, generosity, and hospitality, representative of the color of a gourd which is used to share milk with guests and welcome visitors into one’s home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Yellow.png?v=1687451866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Symbolizes fertility and growth, representing the color of the sun which helps grow the grass to feed the livestock and sustain life, White: Represents purity and health symbolizing the color of cow’s milk that provides sustained nourishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Black.png?v=1687451866\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: Symbolizes unity, harmony, and solidarity, representing the color of the people and the daily struggles they endure each day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChakra:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot which exhibits the qualities of physical energy and vitality. Ground spirit forces in the body. Brings passion and strength to your relationships, your life, and your work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroat is the ability to verbalize. Expressing truth through the power of the spoken word. Stimulates the ability to communicate one's deepest truths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart stimulates healing resulting in greater self-love, and thus, love for others. Helps to release emotionally suppressed trauma, and counter emotional instability due to feelings of sorrow or loss.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSacral is the positive use of personal power. Strengthen the ability to manifest goals, and handle the ups and downs of life with finesse, quickly recovering from disappointments, a wounded heart, or pride.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolar Plexus counters depression by lifting the soul. Promotes personal power and fulfillment, abundance, courage, and self-confidence. Manifests goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/duafedesigns.com\/pages\/color-symbolism-chart\" title=\"Color Symbolism Chart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Symbolism Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for further details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFit: Each strand wraps one time around the waist. For multiple strands, add the desired number of pieces per style to your cart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: Customized to your waist size, please provide the desired length during checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help measuring your waist? Check out Ayodele's \"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IZkMntN83zc\u0026amp;t=25s\" title=\"Waist Beads #101 - How to Measure Your Waist for Waist Beads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Measure\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\" and\u003cspan\u003e \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/m.youtube.com\/watch?v=e4du0zlyVTQ\u0026amp;t=70s\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Tie a Waist Bead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" video.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach waist bead is made to order by hand and customized to specifications indicated in each order including measurements, type of closure, and charm placement if applicable. When ordering multiple waist beads, measurements should vary at least 1\/8 of an inch in difference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead Size: Medium, 8\/0\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll waist beads are smudged\/cleansed with sage or Palos Santos. Please indicate in the notes during checkout if you have any preference for this process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStringing Material: Our waist beads are made with non-elastic nylon string, so they do not stretch. Each waist bead must be tied upon arrival to achieve your desired fit. Select loose ends to tie on your own. For pre-tied waist beads, the string is finished to the exact measurement selected. Please make sure your measurement is long enough to fit over your head and bosom area. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tv\/B_NOZ4Yg1E9\/?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eExample for Pre-Tied application process\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte-page rte-page-fade main-product-description-product-template\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that variations may appear in each product.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"extension-host\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"extension-host\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Duafe Designs and Waistbeads by Ayodele","offers":[{"title":"Loose Ends (Must tie waist beads on own or through personal appointment on CA)","offer_id":34201786253443,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pre-tied\/Burned\/Non-Elastic\/No stretch","offer_id":34201788350595,"sku":"","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/products\/massai-5-wm-3x31.jpg?v=1603954991","url":"https:\/\/duafe-designs-waist-beads-by-ayodele.myshopify.com\/products\/maasai-5","provider":"Duafe Designs \u0026 Waist Beads by Ayodele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}