Uses of Beads
Beads have served countless purposes throughout history: from symbols of spirituality and status to fashion, crafting, and healing.
Traditional and Modern Uses
Beads are used across cultures for adornment, spirituality, and storytelling. They symbolize milestones, friendships, and community traditions. Today, beads remain popular in jewelry design, home decor, and even meditation practices. Beads are very popular in many countries, especially the United States. We use them here mostly for jewelry. Beadsbyjen creates bracelets, waistbeads, and anklets for many to wear.
Unique Uses of Beads
- Symbolism & Spirituality: Exchanged in weddings, rites of passage, and ceremonies. In Ghana, beads are worn by young women around their waist to show purity. When they become married, they receive a new bead, and the old one is taken off to show she is now married. It usually is a fancy jewel bead that is gifted to her on her wedding night by her new husband.
- Healing & Energy: Certain beads are used in holistic healing and meditation for their believed energy properties. Some wear the colors that match what they are seeking, for example; red= love, blue= peace, purple = royality
- Crafting & Fashion: Beads are essential in handmade jewelry and accessories worldwide. We love them here at Beadsbyjen for making beaded everything!
