Shipping Policy
At Mystic Trip every order placed is then handmade. Therefore, we have a 2-7 day production time.
All shipping is done through USPS First Class and tracking numbers will be provided with every order once they are shipped. Please make sure your address is correct! USPS will send your package back to Mystic Trip and there may be an additional fee to ship your order a second time. Mystic Trip is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items with the shipping process. Please contact USPS with any shipping inquiries. USPS domestic shipping is approximately 5-8 business days.
Feel free to contact us with any remaining questions or concerns.
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What are Waistbeads?
Waist beads are a traditional body jewelry worn all over Africa. It is believed the oldest evidence of waist bead wearing is in ancient Kemet, known today as Egypt, where the women wore several layers of waist beads called girdles. Today, they can be found in different cultures across West, East, South, Central and even North Africa.
What are they typically used for?
Waist beads have acquired many uses and meanings over time. In some cultures, they are worn to track the physical growth of newborns, to shape the waist of young girls, or as a form of lingerie for women. They symbolize feminine beauty, sensuality, and spiritual protection. For many women today, they can also symbolize the beginning of a wellness, self-love, or body acceptance journey.
How many can I wear?
You can wear as few or as many waist beads as you feel comfortable in. In some cultures, like the Akan in Ghana, it is a taboo to wear a certain numbers of strands, for example, wearing only 2. In general most people wear 1-3 strands.
How do I tie my waist beads?
Traditionally waist beads are worn along the hips or waist. To tie them on, you simply place them around your waist, decide where you want them to sit, remove the excess beads and tie 3-4 knots around the closure. Once you are sure the beads are secure, cut off the excess string. Be sure not to tie them too loose because they might pinch you! Leave enough room for sitting, bending and bloating.