A bead is a small,
decorative object that is formed in a variety of shapes and sizes of a material
such as stone, bone, shell, glass, plastic, wood or pearl and that is pierced
for threading or stringing. Before now, coral beads (traditional beads) are
used basically as a symbol of royalty or wealth but in our today’s fashion
world it is largely used for beautification.
Today, beads are making
tremendous fashion statements. If you are fashionable, you must have noticed
the bead trend. Beads, which have for ages have been part of fashion in our
traditional societies, have today taken a new turn, which is not only
commendable, but also beautiful.
Beads are precious
ornaments to most women, hence when adorned by them accentuates their feminism
or beauty. It helps portray the chastity of women sensuality and are produced
for varying purposes ranging from royalty, body adornment, deification and
decoration. Almost all peoples from every African country wear beads as a
fashion accessory.
Beads are affordable and
they come in a variety of colours. Mix of colours and can also contain a
pendant of either gold or silver. Colours, sometimes, can also be
systematically mixed to produce adorable designs without the use of pendant.
Beads can be worn on a
wide variety of clothes, ranging from English wears to native wears, but it is
more predominant in native wears. With bead-making, you can string beads
together to make assorted fashion jewelry such as necklaces, earrings,
bracelets, purses, handbags, belts, flower vases, etc.
Beads have now been used
in weddings, traditional engagement and other ceremonies. It could be used for
adornment such as the waist, neck, or ankle beads or as decorative ornament in
art works or even for royalty purposes.
Beads are a prized
possession and should be found in every fashionable male and female wardrobe
today. They are not only colourful and affordable, but are also durable. Beads
do not fade and they can stand the test of time.
So, go for it!
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