MAKENA
MA·KEH·NA || from East Africa (Swahili), meaning “happy one”
Celebrate happiness with MAKENA—your vibrant companion for life’s adventures. Featuring a lively mix of striking lime and olive green alongside sparkling Czech crystals, these waist beads shimmer in the sunlight, bringing out your playful spirit.
Inspired by flourishing gardens, MAKENA embodies growth and renewal, reminding you of the beauty that thrives in every moment. The soothing greens symbolize vitality, while elegant black patches add depth and sophistication.
Wear MAKENA as a joyful expression of who you are, amplifying positivity and confidence with every step. Let these waist beads be your radiant reminder of life’s vibrant energy—because happiness is always in style.
✨Heads Up✨ Our artisans are taking a well-deserved break. All pieces are pre-order and will ship after April 15. Secure your goodies now and enjoy 30% off with code SABBATH30—your beads will arrive just in time to bloom with the season! 🌿🌸
WHITE: divinity, purity, innocence, hope, peacefulness, celebration, peace
GOLD/ORANGE/YELLOW: royalty, wealth, status, glory, preciousness, fertility, joyfulness, vitality
BLACK: respect, secrecy, nobility, maturity, loss, spiritual energy, elegance, power
BLUE: wisdom, love, unity, prosperity, communion, humility, patience, purity
PINK: femininity, gentleness, sweetness, finesse, virtue, thoughtfulness, serenity, charm
GREEN: harvest, growth, renewal, life, fertility, youth, birth, harmony, vitality
RED: healing, passion, spirituality, sacrifice, mother earth, activism, power
SILVER: renewal, healing, cleansing, serenity, purity, contentment
PURPLE: healing, femininity, mother earth, rebirth, abundance, intuition
*true to tradition, our color meanings mirror those of Ghanaian kente cloth versus chakra balancing
We know our waist beads can seem pricey, but please know that every order makes an impact and allows us to fulfill our mission to not only celebrate women, but uplift them as well. Here's how we do it:
- Ethical production. We pay our local staff in Ghana upfront and allow them set their own prices for their creations to enable wages above market standard.
- Empowerment Fund. We give away 10% of all sales (i.e. $2/line) to support women and girls across the African continent in living full and empowered lives.
Thank you for your support. Click to learn more about our social impact efforts.