Zulu beads are tiny beads created by the Zulu tribe, and they convey special messages through their designs. Zulu beading is a process that takes tiny beads and strings them together to make bracelets, earrings, necklaces, rings, key chains, clothing, and designs for objects such as mugs. They make up different designs and each colored bead represents something different.
Black represents marriage and regeneration
Blue represents favors or fidelity
Yellow represents wealth, fertility, and gardens
Green represents a happy home life and contentment
Pink represents high rank or important birth
Red represents physical love and strong emotion
White represents good things (love, purity)
Who wears Zulu beads?
Both men and women wear Zulu beads. They are often sold to tourists and given to family. They are also made by other people as well, meaning not only the Zulu tribe creates them. Everyday people can get their hands on the beads and create incredible designs-all it takes is practice and hard work.