{"product_id":"sankofa","title":"Sankofa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSankofa - Featuring a brass Sankofa charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sankofa Adinkra Symbol is represented by a heart shape or a bird with its head turned backward while its feet face forward carrying a precious egg in its mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSankofa is often associated with the proverb, “Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi,\" which translates as: \"It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.\" It is a word in the Twi language of Ghana that translates to \"Go back and get it\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSan - to return;\u003cbr\u003eKo - to go\u003cbr\u003eFa - to fetch, to seek and take\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana, that expresses the importance of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the present in order to make positive progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSymbolism:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Green.png?v=1687451866\" title=\"Green\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e embraces change, stimulates empathy \u0026amp; healing \u0026amp; vibrates selfless love.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Gold.png?v=1687460581\" title=\"Gold\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e radiates wisdom, abundance, prosperity \u0026amp; wellness \u0026amp; strengthens one’s ability to manifest goals.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Brown.png?v=1687451866\" title=\"Brown\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrown\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is grounding, represents stability, honors your roots \u0026amp; your natural connection to the earth. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass has metaphysical healing properties to boost the immune system, provide courage, and purify negative energy. It is an amulet that has the energy of bright light with a golden shine symbolizing the sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChakra:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\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.\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\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\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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\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\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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":34202907967619,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pre-tied\/Burned\/Non-Elastic\/No stretch","offer_id":34202909606019,"sku":"","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/9159\/8723\/files\/Sankofa.png?v=1687467577","url":"https:\/\/duafe-designs-waist-beads-by-ayodele.myshopify.com\/products\/sankofa","provider":"Duafe Designs \u0026 Waist Beads by Ayodele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}