Waist beads (14)

Apr 4, 2009 5:35 PM CST Waist beads
immanuelle
immanuelleimmanuelleThe Hague, South Holland Netherlands63 Threads 1,962 Posts
I took some time out this evening to sew my beads and place them on my hips. I don't know what they are called in English, but in Ghanaian, it is called Ashin__n (funny letter that is not in English alphabet). I am wondering if anyone knows the significance of the waist beads?

I tried to upload a picture of waist beads but have no idea how to do so. Sorry

We need a thread for miscellaneous nonsense posts like this so we don't have to waste perfectly good post space with new posts that won't go beyond 2 posts.
Apr 4, 2009 6:47 PM CST Waist beads
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
As I said, I want some...
Apr 4, 2009 6:52 PM CST Waist beads
rodolpho
rodolphorodolphoamsterdam, North Holland Netherlands30 Threads 3,401 Posts
Sommerauer71: As I said, I want some...




here you go
Apr 4, 2009 6:53 PM CST Waist beads
rodolpho
rodolphorodolphoamsterdam, North Holland Netherlands30 Threads 3,401 Posts
rodolpho: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=waist+beads&gbv=2&aq=1&oq=waist+be

here you go
oops wrong link hahaha
Apr 4, 2009 6:54 PM CST Waist beads
rodolpho
rodolphorodolphoamsterdam, North Holland Netherlands30 Threads 3,401 Posts
rodolpho: oops wrong link hahaha
links cant handle all the characters
Apr 4, 2009 6:57 PM CST Waist beads
immanuelle
immanuelleimmanuelleThe Hague, South Holland Netherlands63 Threads 1,962 Posts
Sommerauer71: As I said, I want some...


Oh Missy,

I would make you a set for you, but alas, I am terrible at making them.

You must find an old displaced African woman in the hills of Oesterreich and ask her to make you a set. She would be thrilled to do so I am sure.

Your love would adore it on you.... blushing

In Ghana, they also signify fertility. I know you have already had your babes, but fertility and femininity are of one I think.. We nurture not only babes, but ideas and significant others.

Have a good evening Lovely Lady.

Imma
Apr 4, 2009 7:03 PM CST Waist beads
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
immanuelle: Oh Missy,

I would make you a set for you, but alas, I am terrible at making them.

You must find an old displaced African woman in the hills of Oesterreich and ask her to make you a set. She would be thrilled to do so I am sure.

Your love would adore it on you....

In Ghana, they also signify fertility. I know you have already had your babes, but fertility and femininity are of one I think.. We nurture not only babes, but ideas and significant others.

Have a good evening Lovely Lady.

Imma


Hey you...

I think I might have a bash at making some myself, I will make a set for Jan too, then we can all wear them.

They are just beautiful. I agree, fertility and femininity are of one.

I would need to find some special beads, I have just thought of a present for me daughter now...

Wow, just beautiful.

Jan can make some with me, it would be something lovely to do.

Then we can all compare pictures.
Apr 4, 2009 7:15 PM CST Waist beads
immanuelle
immanuelleimmanuelleThe Hague, South Holland Netherlands63 Threads 1,962 Posts
Sommerauer71: Hey you...

I think I might have a bash at making some myself, I will make a set for Jan too, then we can all wear them.

They are just beautiful. I agree, fertility and femininity are of one.

I would need to find some special beads, I have just thought of a present for me daughter now...

Wow, just beautiful.

Jan can make some with me, it would be something lovely to do.

Then we can all compare pictures.


A little hint...Use fishing line...Invisible, small and very strong. I butdon't know what they use in Ghana, but it is durable as heck....I made one hear from ordinary thread and I woke up in a pool of broken beads.

The one I made this evening is with very thin fishing line. It looks wonderful...
Apr 4, 2009 7:19 PM CST Waist beads
immanuelle
immanuelleimmanuelleThe Hague, South Holland Netherlands63 Threads 1,962 Posts
immanuelle: A little hint...Use fishing line...Invisible, small and very strong. I butdon't know what they use in Ghana, but it is durable as heck....I made one hear from ordinary thread and I woke up in a pool of broken beads.

The one I made this evening is with very thin fishing line. It looks wonderful...


Wow...my grammar and spelling are remarkable eh!...sorry, but I am trying to answer an IM as I type and everything gets crossed over. Apologies
Apr 4, 2009 7:23 PM CST Waist beads
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
immanuelle: A little hint...Use fishing line...Invisible, small and very strong. I butdon't know what they use in Ghana, but it is durable as heck....I made one hear from ordinary thread and I woke up in a pool of broken beads.

The one I made this evening is with very thin fishing line. It looks wonderful...


Any hints, suggestions or guidance would be appreciated...

Where is that Jan?
Apr 4, 2009 7:24 PM CST Waist beads
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
immanuelle: Wow...my grammar and spelling are remarkable eh!...sorry, but I am trying to answer an IM as I type and everything gets crossed over. Apologies


Oh bless you, lovely, no apology necessary at all.

We are long overdue a catch up...
Apr 4, 2009 7:28 PM CST Waist beads
immanuelle
immanuelleimmanuelleThe Hague, South Holland Netherlands63 Threads 1,962 Posts
I am gonna lay me head down now. It was a lovely day for me. I need to make a trip up to Oesterreich for us to share a glass of wine together some day. Have you heard from Mr. Wedward lately? I have not seen him about.

Schlaft Gut Lovely Lady.. Pass auf dich auf.

G.
Apr 4, 2009 7:37 PM CST Waist beads
Sommerauer71
Sommerauer71Sommerauer71Salzburg, Austria133 Threads 4 Polls 12,414 Posts
immanuelle: I am gonna lay me head down now. It was a lovely day for me. I need to make a trip up to Oesterreich for us to share a glass of wine together some day. Have you heard from Mr. Wedward lately? I have not seen him about.

Schlaft Gut Lovely Lady.. Pass auf dich auf.

G.


Oh do, or I come there, soon the summer break...

I would be delighted to do that...

I have not seen him, or heard from him, I should call him and see if he is doing well...

You too...
Apr 5, 2009 5:33 AM CST Waist beads
MARTI
MARTIMARTImsida, Majjistral Malta44 Threads 2,726 Posts
I was very good at craft and especially with beads...did quite a few bracelets, necklaces and beaded belts...but that's when i had more free time and patience...looong time agodunno doh
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