These are authentic African waistbeads...all beads used to make these beautiful pieces came straight from the motherland.  These are tie on and will range from 45-50 inches long and can be adjusted to fit your waist. 
You will receive random waistbead, but can also request a specific color; if available we gladly accommodate your preference. 
HOW TO TIE ON WAISTBEADS: Position the beads around your waist, where you would like them to layCross the ends at your desired fit while allowing the extra beads to drop to the ends. Tie 2-3 spots at that spotCut the ends to release the extra beads into a bowl, then cut the strings off close to the knot. 
When waist beads break off without any particular reason means that the beads have served its purpose. It can also mean an energy release. A spiritual message can be the reason why your waist beads broke.
 ***WAIST BEADS ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL, BUT YET VERY DELICATE*** ***I DO NOT REPAIR, RESTRING, OR RESIZE WAIST BEADS*** (NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES)