Our Story
Keys to the Culture waist beads was established March 2017. However, we didn’t officially launch the brand until May 2017. Why waist beads, anklets and bracelets? Here, we are deeply connected with our African ancestral roots and some of the cultural practices. Tying strings of beads, bells and other trinkets around our bellies, ankles and/or wrists is a popular practice linked directly to our ancestry. This act of adorning our bodies is both a physical and spiritual practice. A practice that assists us with staying focused on specific intentions. This practices also heightens our sense of being aware.
Policy Information & FAQ’s
Q: Do you make custom orders?
A: We do not offer custom services.
Q: What are the lengths of your waist beads?
A: The length of the standard length of our waist beads is 42 inches. The next length is 48 inches and finally there are our 55 inches strands.
If a longer length is needed, please contact us.
Q: Does your waist beads come with closures?
A: No. We only offer the traditional tied waist beads.
Q: How long does it take my order to ship after ordering?
A: It can take any where from 1-7 days for your order to ship after ordering.
Q: What shipping method do you use?
A: We currently ship all orders via USPS (United States Postal Service). A tracking notification and number is sent to the buyer to the email provided, upon shipping.
Q: Which payments methods are accepted?
A: We accept all major credit cards, PayPal, AfterPay, Sezzle and an invoice is also an option.
Q: What is the return policy?
A: Waist beads are absolutely non-refundable. All waist beads and strands are a final sale. No exceptions!
It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure that the correct size is ordered. It is also the buyer’s responsibility to tie their waist beads on correctly.
Keys to the Culture is NOT responsible if the wrong size has been ordered. It is extremely important that you measure your waist prior to ordering. Do NOT guess the measurement of your waist. Please measure your waist, then add another inch and half to the measurement. Order your waist bead based on the total measurement.
We are NOT responsible if the string breaks. It is the buyer’s responsibility to be mindful of not snagging or pulling the waist bead.
Staying intentional and focused is a part of the art of waist bead wearing.