Handmade waist beads · Pontiac, MI
It's more than a fashion piece. It's a lifestyle. Waist beads strung to celebrate your curves, keep you mindful, and remind you of your intentions every day.
Why waist beads
Waist beads are worn close to the body and carry intention with them. Here's what wearing them can mean for you.
Celebrate your curves and your sensual energy.
A mindful, gentle tool for noticing your body and staying motivated.
A daily reminder of your commitment to yourself.
Worn for intention, protection and prosperity.
Pick your colors
Here's what each color can mean. Beads arrive in mixed bulk lots, so the colors in stock change from batch to batch. DM to see what's available right now.
In-stock colors change with every bulk delivery, so not every color is always available. Color meanings come from West African waist bead tradition and vary by culture.
Shop
No online checkout. Beads come in mixed bulk batches, so what's in stock changes all the time. Send a DM or email with the colors you're hoping for and your waist measurement, and KeanaMonique will tell you what she has.
The more you layer, the more you save. Mix any colors in stock.
1 strand
$20
$20 each
Single3 strands
$55
$18.33 each
Save $56 strands
$85
$14.17 each
Save $358 strands
$95
$11.88 each
Save $6510 strands
$110
$11 each
Save $90Limited edition · Give back
$25
A limited-edition Waist'D strand made for the We Have A Voice Foundation (WHAV), KeanaMonique's 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Pontiac that amplifies the voices of children with disabilities and supports their families. Every strand supports the foundation.
Made for you
Tell KeanaMonique your colors, your intention, and your size. She'll let you know what's in stock and string a strand that's yours alone.
Gallery
A few strands from past batches. Every batch is different, so DM to see what's on the rack right now.
I just got Waist'D
It wraps around your waist.
Every customer gets a moment with the "I Just Got Waist'D" sign. Tag @waistdntentionally when you get yours.
Sizing
Send this number with your order so your strand sits right.
Decide where you want the beads to sit: your natural waist, just above the belly button, or lower on the hips.
Wrap a soft tape measure or a piece of string around that spot. Keep it snug but comfortable, and breathe normally.
Note the length in inches and include it in your DM. If you used string, lay it flat against a ruler.
Pop-ups & events
Waist'D sets up at pop-ups, vendor nights and festivals in Pontiac and around Oakland County, from Waist'D Wednesdays at Charlene's Theater Bar on N. Saginaw to the Pontiac Juneteenth Festival and three years at Cleveland Reggae Fest. Follow on Instagram or Facebook for the next date.
A night of specialty kava drinks, music and good people with Waist'D beads on the table, hosted at Detroit Kava Bar, 2600 N Squirrel Rd, Auburn Hills, MI.
About
Waist'D LLC is a Pontiac, Michigan waist bead brand founded by KeanaMonique. Every strand is made by hand and made to be worn with purpose.
Also by KeanaMonique
KeanaMonique is also an author, with the THOT Chronicles urban fiction series and the Pieces of Me collection.
It's more than a fashion or body adornment. It's a lifestyle.
Contact
Orders, custom requests, and event bookings: send a DM on Instagram or an email.