Leone Traditional Waist Beads

This collection was inspired by trade beads also know as Christmas beads because of their resemblance to Christmas lights. Beads in general have a very important place in African culture and they were originally used as a form of trading currency (even during the Slave trade).

So wearing beads is often associated with wealth and prosperity, but also a reminder of our rich history and the value of our ancestors.These waist beads are named after the Sierra Leonian Currency the Leone.