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Maasai style beaded necklace
$72.08
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· Arrives by October 25, 2026
United States
That’s a gorgeous *Maasai-style beaded statement necklace* — very typical of Kenyan craft. *What stands out:* - *Structure*: 5 graduated, rope-style beaded strands forming a bold collar/bib shape - *Colors*: Bright yellow base with red + metallic bronze geometric patterns - *Materials*: Glass seed beads on the strands, with two triangular etched brass plates at the top - *Cord*: Yellow braided tie closure, so it’s adjustable *Cultural context*: This design is heavily influenced by traditional *Maasai beadwork* from Kenya/Tanzania. In Maasai culture, bead color and pattern communicate meaning — yellow often represents hospitality and fertility, red represents bravery and strength. Modern artisans in Nairobi and across Kenya make pieces like this for both cultural wear and contemporary fashion. *Styling notes:* Best with Why it works Solid black or white tops Lets the yellow/red pop Denim or chambray The brass + beads give texture against casual fabric Ankara/Kitenge prints Layer it over complementary patterns for full Afrocentric look Evening wear Instant statement piece for simple dresses
That’s a gorgeous *Maasai-style beaded statement necklace* — very typical of Kenyan craft.
*What stands out:*
- *Structure*: 5 graduated, rope-style beaded strands forming a bold collar/bib shape
- *Colors*: Bright yellow base with red + metallic bronze geometric patterns
- *Materials*: Glass seed beads on the strands, with two triangular etched brass plates at the top
- *Cord*: Yellow braided tie closure, so it’s adjustable
*Cultural context*:
This design is heavily influenced by traditional *Maasai beadwork* from Kenya/Tanzania. In Maasai culture, bead color and pattern communicate meaning — yellow often represents hospitality and fertility, red represents bravery and strength. Modern artisans in Nairobi and across Kenya make pieces like this for both cultural wear and contemporary fashion.
*Styling notes:*
Best with Why it works
Solid black or white tops Lets the yellow/red pop
Denim or chambray The brass + beads give texture against casual fabric
Ankara/Kitenge prints Layer it over complementary patterns for full Afrocentric look
Evening wear Instant statement piece for simple dresses
Color
Yellow
Gender
For Her
Material
Beads
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At Africa Creates, we do not believe in the myth of predefined sizes. Each body is different and deserves an outfit just as unique. Therefore, to use this guide, we recommend using your measurements in inches (as explained below) rather than the "4 to 22" sizes.
From there you can select the corresponding international size for your order, and each seller will then be able to make sure to send the PERFECT fit for YOU!
How to measure ?
Collar size
Measure around the neck at the neck.
Chest size
Measure around your bust where it is wider by placing the tape measure under the arms and over the shoulder blades.
Waist size
Measure in the hollow of the waist.
Hip size
Keep your feet together and measure the widest part.
Crotch tower
Measure the top of the crotch up to the ankle bone.
Woman - Tops and dresses
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" - 32.3" | 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.1" - 34.6" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 32.3" - 33.9" | 24.4" - 26" | 34.6" - 36.2" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 33.9" - 35.4" | 26" - 27.6" | 36.2" - 37.8" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 35.4" - 37" | 27.6" - 29.1" | 37.8" - 39.4" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 37" - 38.6" | 29.1" - 30.7" | 39.4" - 40.9" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" - 40.2" | 30.7" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 42.5" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.2" - 41.7" | 32.3" - 33.9" | 42.5" - 44.1" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 41.7" - 43.3" | 33.9" - 35.4" | 44.1" - 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 43.3" - 45.7" | 35.4" - 38.6" | 45.7" - 48" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 45.7" - 48" | 38.6" - 41.7" | 48" - 50.4" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 48" - 50.4" | 41.7" - 44.9" | 50.4" - 52.8" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 50.4" - 52.8" | 44.9" - 48" | 52.8" - 55.1" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Pants, Skirts and Shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 22.8" - 24.4" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 24.4" - 26" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 26" - 27.6" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 27.6" - 29.1" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 29.1" - 30.7" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 30.7" - 32.3" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 32.3" - 33.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 33.9" - 35.4" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
| 4XL | 35.4" - 38.6" | 48 | 20 | 16 |
| 5XL | 38.6" - 41.7" | 50 | 22 | 18 |
| 6XL | 41.7" - 44.9" | 52 | 24 | 20 |
| 7XL | 44.9" - 48" | 54 | 26 | 22 |
Woman - Swimwear
| Int | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 30.7" | 23.6" | 33.1" | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| XS | 31.5" | 24.4" | 33.9" | 34 | 6 | 2 |
| S | 32.7" | 25.6" | 35" | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| M | 34.6" | 27.6" | 37" | 38 | 10 | 6 |
| L | 36.6" | 29.5" | 39" | 40 | 12 | 8 |
| XL | 38.6" | 31.5" | 40.9" | 42 | 14 | 10 |
| XXL | 40.5" | 33.5" | 42.9" | 44 | 16 | 12 |
| 3XL | 43.3" | 36.2" | 45.7" | 46 | 18 | 14 |
Woman - Bra
| Below the breasts (in) | Above the breasts (in) | EU | UK | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 27.6" - 28.3" | 75 (AA) | ||
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 28.3" - 29.1" | 75 (A) | 28A | 28A |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.1" - 29.9" | 75 (B) | 28B | 28B |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 29.9" - 30.7" | 75 (C) | 28C | 28C |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 30.7" - 31.5" | 75 (D) | 28D | 28D |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 31.5" - 32.3" | 75 (E) | 28DD | 28DD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 75 (F) | 28E | 28DDD |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33" - 33.9" | 75 (G) | 28F | 28G |
| 22.8" - 24.4" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 75 (H) | 28FF | 28H |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 30.3" - 31.1" | 80 (A) | 30A | 30A |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.1" - 31.9" | 80 (B) | 30B | 30B |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 31.9" - 32.7" | 80 (C) | 30C | 30C |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 32.7" - 33.5" | 80 (D) | 30D | 30D |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 33.5" - 34.2" | 80 (E) | 30DD | 30DD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 34.2" - 35" | 80 (F) | 30E | 30DDD |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35" - 35.8" | 80 (G) | 30F | 30G |
| 24.4" - 26.4" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 80 (H) | 30FF | 30H |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 32.3" - 33.1" | 85 (A) | 32A | 32A |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.1" - 33.9" | 85 (B) | 32B | 32B |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 33.9" - 34.6" | 85 (C) | 32C | 32C |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 34.6" - 35.4" | 85 (D) | 32D | 32D |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 35.4" - 36.2" | 85 (E) | 32DD | 32DD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 85 (F) | 32E | 32DDD |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 85 (G) | 32F | 32G |
| 26.4" - 28.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 85 (H) | 32FF | 32H |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 34.2" - 35" | 90 (A) | 34A | 34A |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35" - 35.8" | 90 (B) | 34B | 34B |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 35.8" - 36.6" | 90 (C) | 34C | 34C |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 36.6" - 37.4" | 90 (D) | 34D | 34D |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 37.4" - 38.2" | 90 (E) | 34DD | 34DD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 38.2" - 39" | 90 (F) | 34E | 34DDD |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39" - 39.8" | 90 (G) | 34F | 34G |
| 28.3" - 30.3" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 90 (H) | 34FF | 34H |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 36.2" - 37" | 95 (A) | 36A | 36A |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37" - 37.8" | 95 (B) | 36B | 36B |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 37.8" - 38.6" | 95 (C) | 36C | 36C |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 38.6" - 39.4" | 95 (D) | 36D | 36D |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 39.4" - 40.2" | 95 (E) | 36DD | 36DD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 95 (F) | 36E | 36DDD |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 95 (G) | 36F | 36G |
| 30.3" - 32.3" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 95 (H) | 36FF | 36H |
| 100 (AA) | ||||
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 38.2" - 39" | 100 (A) | 38A | 38A |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39" - 39.8" | 100 (B) | 38B | 38B |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 39.8" - 40.5" | 100 (C) | 38C | 38C |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 40.5" - 41.3" | 100 (D) | 38D | 38D |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 41.3" - 42.1" | 100 (E) | 38DD | 38DD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 100 (F) | 38E | 38DDD |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 100 (G) | 38F | 38G |
| 32.3" - 34.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 100 (H) | 38FF | 38H |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.2" - 40.9" | 105 (A) | 40A | 40A |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 40.9" - 41.7" | 105 (B) | 40B | 40B |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 41.7" - 42.5" | 105 (C) | 40C | 40C |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 42.5" - 43.3" | 105 (D) | 40D | 40D |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 43.3" - 44.1" | 105 (E) | 40DD | 40DD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 105 (F) | 40E | 40DDD |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 105 (G) | 40F | 40G |
| 34.2" - 36.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 105 (H) | 40FF | 40H |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.1" - 42.9" | 110 (A) | 42A | 42A |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 42.9" - 43.7" | 110 (B) | 42B | 42B |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 43.7" - 44.5" | 110 (C) | 42C | 42C |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 44.5" - 45.3" | 110 (D) | 42D | 42D |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 45.3" - 46.1" | 110 (E) | 42DD | 42DD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.1" - 46.8" | 110 (F) | 42E | 42DDD |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 46.8" - 47.6" | 110 (G) | 42F | 42G |
| 36.2" - 38.2" | 47.6" - 48.4" | 110 (H) | 42FF | 42H |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.1" - 44.9" | 115 (A) | 44A | 44A |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 44.9" - 45.7" | 115 (B) | 44B | 44B |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 45.7" - 46.5" | 115 (C) | 44C | 44C |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 46.5" - 47.2" | 115 (D) | 44D | 44D |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 47.2" - 48" | 115 (E) | 44DD | 44DD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48" - 48.8" | 115 (F) | 44E | 44DDD |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 48.8" - 49.6" | 115 (G) | 44F | 44G |
| 38.2" - 40.2" | 49.6" - 50.4" | 115 (H) | 44FF | 44H |
Man - Shirts
| Int | Chest (in) | Neckband (in) |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" | 14" |
| XS | 34"-36" | 14.5" |
| S | 36"-38" | 15" |
| M | 38"-40" | 16" |
| L | 40"-42" | 17" |
| XL | 42"-44" | 17.5" |
| XXL | 44"-46" | 18" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" | 18.5" |
Man - T-shirts, polos, sweatshirts and jumpers
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Jackets, parkas and coats
| Int | Chest (in) |
|---|---|
| XXS | 32"-34" |
| XS | 34"-36" |
| S | 36"-38" |
| M | 38"-40" |
| L | 40"-42" |
| XL | 42"-44" |
| XXL | 44"-46" |
| 3XL | 46"-48" |
Man - Pants and shorts
| Int | Waist (in) | Height (in) | Crotch (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 26"-28" | Short | 30" |
| XS | 28"-30" | Standard | 32" |
| S | 30"-32" | Long | 34" |
| M | 32"-34" | ||
| L | 34"-36" | ||
| XL | 36"-38" | ||
| XXL | 38"-40" | ||
| 3XL | 40"-42" | ||
| 4XL | 42"-44" | ||
| 5XL | 44"-46" | ||
| 6XL | 46"-48" |
Kid - Baby
| Age | Weight (kg) | Height (in) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3,3 | 19.7" |
| 1 month | 4 | 21.3" |
| 3 months | 5 - 6 | 23.6" |
| 6 months | 7 - 8 | 26.4" |
| 9 months | 8 - 9 | 27.9" |
| 12 months | 9 - 10 | 29.1" |
| 18 months | 11 | 31.9" |
| 24 months | 12 | 33.9" |
| 36 months | 14 | 37" |
Kid - Girl
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.7" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 26" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 26.8" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 27.6" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 28.7" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 27.6" | 23.2" | 29.9" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 30.7" | 24.4" | 33.1" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 62.2" | 32.3" | 25.2" | 34.6" |
| 16 years | 62.2" - 64.6" | 33.9" | 26" | 36.2" |
Kid - Boy
| Age | Height (in) | Chest (in) | Waist (in) | Hip (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 32.7" - 34.6" | 20.5" | 18.9" | 22" |
| 3 years | 34.6" - 37.8" | 21.3" | 19.7" | 22.8" |
| 4 years | 37.8" - 40.9" | 22" | 20.5" | 23.6" |
| 5 years | 40.9" - 43.3" | 22.8" | 20.9" | 24.4" |
| 6 years | 43.3" - 45.7" | 23.6" | 21.3" | 24.4" |
| 7 years | 45.7" - 48" | 24.4" | 21.6" | 25.2" |
| 8 years | 48" - 50.4" | 25.2" | 22" | 26" |
| 9 years | 50.4" - 52.8" | 26.4" | 22.4" | 27.2" |
| 10 years | 52.8" - 55.1" | 26.8" | 23.2" | 28.3" |
| 12 years | 55.1" - 59.8" | 29.5" | 26" | 30.7" |
| 14 years | 59.8" - 64.6" | 32.3" | 27.6" | 33.9" |
| 16 years | 64.6" - 69.3" | 35" | 29.1" | 36.2" |
Kids - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 0.5 | 1 | 3.5" |
| 17 | 1 | 1.5 | 3.6" |
| 18 | 2 | 3 | 4" |
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 4.3" |
| 20 | 4 | 5 | 4.6" |
| 21 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 5" |
| 22 | 5 | 6 | 5.2" |
| 23 | 6 | 7 | 5.5" |
| 24 | 7 | 8 | 5.8" |
| 25 | 8 | 9 | 6.1" |
| 26 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 6.3" |
| 27 | 9 | 10 | 6.5" |
| 28 | 10 | 11 | 6.8" |
| 29 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 7" |
| 30 | 11 | 12 | 7.2" |
| 31 | 12 | 13 | 7.5" |
| 32 | 13 | Big Kid 1 | 7.7" |
| 33 | 13.5 | Big Kid 1,5 | 8" |
Woman - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 2 | 4 | 8.2" |
| 35 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 8.3" |
| 35.5 | 3 | 5 | 8.5" |
| 36 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 8.8" |
| 36.5 | 4 | 6 | 8.9" |
| 37 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 9.1" |
| 37.5 | 5 | 7 | 9.3" |
| 38 | 5.5 | 7.5 | 9.4" |
| 38.5 | 6 | 8 | 9.5" |
| 39 | 6.5 | 8.5 | 9.7" |
| 39.5 | 7 | 9 | 9.9" |
| 40 | 7.5 | 9.5 | 10" |
| 40.5 | 8 | 10 | 10.2" |
| 41 | 8.5 | 10.5 | 10.3" |
| 41.5 | 9 | 11 | 10.5" |
| 42 | 9.5 | 11.5 | 10.7" |
| 42.5 | 10 | 12 | 10.9" |
Man - Shoes
| EU | UK | US | in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 9" |
| 39 | 5.5 | 6 | 9.3" |
| 39.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 9.5" |
| 40 | 6.5 | 7 | 9.6" |
| 40.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 9.8" |
| 41 | 7.5 | 8 | 9.9" |
| 41.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 10.1" |
| 42 | 8.5 | 9 | 10.3" |
| 42.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10.4" |
| 43 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.6" |
| 43.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 10.8" |
| 44 | 10.5 | 11 | 10.9" |
| 44.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 11.1" |
| 45 | 11.5 | 12 | 11.3" |
| 46 | 12.5 | 13 | 11.6" |
| 47 | 13.5 | 14 | 11.9" |
| 48 | 14.5 | 15 | 12.2" |