Masai (Maasai) Women African Slippers Sandals
Our colorful and vibrant Beaded Masai Slippers Sandals are made in Kenya
These Masai-inspired sandals are handmade and adorned with beads.
These beautiful sandals are great for casual days like the weekends.
Wear them for a stroll in the city or a walk on the beach.
Perfect for outdoor summer events , beach wear , festivals and African themed events .
This sandal is sure to match all your outfits.
HISTORY OF MASAI BEAD WORK
The beaded ornaments represent Masai cultural values and traditions.
The practice of bead work typically done by women, and it's considered their duty to learn bead work.
Masai sandals can be worn both by men and women. East Africans use this type of sandal in cultural practices such as weddings, rituals and community events.
While the Masai have been crafting jewelry for hundreds of years, they didn’t start using the tiny beads we’re now familiar with until the 19th century.
Before, jewelry was made of local materials sourced from nature, including twigs, horn, and bone.
To make beads, women used seeds or clay, which were then dyed to achieve a specific color.
European traders later introduced colored glass beads from Italy.
Eventually, the Czech Republic overtook Italy as the main manufacturer of glass beads: to this day, many fine jewelry pieces are still made from quality Czech glass beads.
MEANING OF COLORS
There are a number of different colors used in Masai bead work and each one holds a special meaning:
Red signifies blood, bravery and unity.
White represents health, peace and purity.
Blue is the color of the sky and represents energy.
Green is the color of grass, which signifies the land and production.
Black represents the people and the struggle they must endure.
Yellow symbolizes the sun, fertility and growth
Orange represents warmth, generosity and friendship.
FEATURES
- Material: Leather, Rubber Sole, Masai Glass Beads
- Women's Sizes: US Shoe Size 2-10
- Kids Sizes: US Shoe Size 8.5 C - 2.5 Y
ABOUT US
Khangadelic is a Sustainable Fashion Label. Khangadelic symbolizes the colour and vibrancy of Kenyan Coastal Culture and Lifestyle through contemporary clothing and accessories.
We have a passion for Fashion and a love for the environment.
Our clothing items are a fusion of East meets west tying in the traditional Kenyan fabric which is Khanga and has proverbs printed on them that are used by women to tie round the waist while doing chores, carrying their babies on their back and for ceremonial use such as weddings.
