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How to make the Orisha Olokun's Eleke
Did you know that the Orisha Olokun in the Lucumi/Santeria religion is actually the owner of the beads. Why & How you ask? That is because in ancient times beads were considered currency and represented wealth. Olokun is the Orisha of the deep depths of the Oceans. Olokun is said to give one wisdom, strength, perseverance, stability, and ensure a good foundation of life.
In this video how explain to you about the colors we use to make the Orisha Olokun's eleke. I also explain the importance of certain materials used and their importance in the Lucumi/Santeria religion.
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How to Make an Oshun Eleke
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Oshun is the Orisha of Love, fertility and all things sweet. This video shows you step by step on how to make an Oshun Acuaro Eleke. I will have other videos with her other paths as well. But in this video I give you some tips that help stick with tradition as well as so useful information on why certain colors are used in each eleke.

Komentáře

  • @osvaldocrespo5813
    @osvaldocrespo5813 Před 11 měsíci

    More content! Please! 😢

  • @elsaaponte1089
    @elsaaponte1089 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this video, it is instructive, concise and to the point. Please make more.

  • @goddessgaea19
    @goddessgaea19 Před rokem

    ❤Beautiful Work Ase

  • @fexiflesper6959
    @fexiflesper6959 Před rokem

    Do I need to be initiated to make/have these

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před rokem

      Hi. You do not need to be initiated to make them. However, you do need it be initiated to bless and consecrate them. This is done in a separate special ceremony.

  • @cfrazer772
    @cfrazer772 Před rokem

    Is your Ile pattern the pattern of your orisha path? Example: I'm Ololodi, so would all my elekes have a pattern of Ololodi included?

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před rokem

      The Ile pattern is specific to your godparents lineage. For example in some Iles Aggayu has yellow in it and in other Iles it does not. Also in some Iles Oshun Ibukole has black while others Ibukole does not. I hope this helps.

  • @cfrazer772
    @cfrazer772 Před rokem

    Bendiciones! I have wanted to start making my own elekes to be productive while at home during my iyaworaje a couple years ago, but was not sure how to bead them. Thank you for this tutorial abure.

  • @deandadiaz
    @deandadiaz Před rokem

    the honey color beads what mm size are those? everything else was explained so beautifully. thank you. my 17 year old is starting her path and wants to learn all she can and she can't wait to get stared making these.

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před rokem

      The body of the eleke can have either 6/0 (a slightly larger bead) or 8/0 (smaller bead). I find the 8/0 beads give the eleke a beautiful contrast to the houses. Also elekes made with 8/0 beads are lighter weight which is important especially for Iyawos that have to wear all their elekes all year.

  • @kizmarie1659
    @kizmarie1659 Před rokem

    Just wanted to show my appreciation, this video helped me tremendously ❤

  • @theservicemaiden
    @theservicemaiden Před rokem

    Thank you for this information! So beautiful 💙

  • @dawn609
    @dawn609 Před rokem

    Will you have other videos on teachings and tutorials? The prayers is very beautiful..brought tears to my eyes..

  • @dawn609
    @dawn609 Před rokem

    Thank you ❤️

  • @Amoresable
    @Amoresable Před rokem

    Aboru aboye abocheche ❤ are you doing any more videos on making elekes and things for our orishas 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před rokem

      I will be posting another video soon. :)

    • @Amoresable
      @Amoresable Před rokem

      @@2watersbeading aaaa thank you can’t wait just receive my olokun and would love to make the manzo for it

    • @cfrazer772
      @cfrazer772 Před rokem

      @@Amoresable I can't imagine tackling a mazo on my own, but it would sure save me a few hundred dollars!

  • @jqw1985
    @jqw1985 Před rokem

    Thank you for this! This is AMAZING! Hopefully, you plan to make more videos! Please make some more! I learned a lot from this! Can you write out that prayer at the end when you are tying the knots?

  • @aqueenztreasure
    @aqueenztreasure Před 2 lety

    Peace and Oneness to all. thank you for sharing with us! i will be looking forward to more of your videos.

  • @anasye
    @anasye Před 2 lety

    This is great! I am crowned a child of Obatala and I wanted to make my own new set elekes because I do other non-religious beading. I was looking for information on the pattern of the caminos of Orisha to make them correctly. I did ask my elders but I am looking for more technical instruction. When looking at sellers on Etsy, the same road of an Orisha can have a few variation, I want to be able to differentiate the flourish from the fundamental elements. Like you mention the addition of metal spacer beads, etc... those are acceptable in my Ile, they would be considered "Gala" elekes and would be consecrated in the same way a less fancy eleke would. Looking forward to more of your work. Thank you.

  • @monicawilliams512
    @monicawilliams512 Před 2 lety

    Aboru Aboye Abosise Iya, Thank you for sharing! I hope you make more videos, I’ve learned so much from this one and the Oshun eleke video. I want to learn how to do the beading. Again thank you for sharing your wisdom with us.

  • @sandralittle6343
    @sandralittle6343 Před 2 lety

    They have to be consecrated first (fed) If not it’s just plain old jewelry

  • @r617ek2
    @r617ek2 Před 2 lety

    Where do I buy everything to create one

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před 2 lety

      You can find most of the items at your local Michaels or even on Amazon. Specialty beads can be found on Etsy as well.

  • @jeannettesmyth7643
    @jeannettesmyth7643 Před 2 lety

    Your volume is very low, I wonder if you could enable English subtitles? And provide a list of recommended tools and materials? With thanks.

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před 2 lety

      Thank you for the tips. I will be posting a new videos soon and will definitely improve the volume quality.

  • @MyrnaPena
    @MyrnaPena Před 2 lety

    what is the name of that clamp you use? Also could you in your next video show how you prepare the thread in the needle?

    • @2watersbeading
      @2watersbeading Před 2 lety

      Hi. The clamp I use is called a Kumi weight Clamp with a gator clip. These can be found at your local hobby store or on Amazon.

  • @MyrnaPena
    @MyrnaPena Před 2 lety

    Very nice and informative!!!

  • @ramongarcia1641
    @ramongarcia1641 Před 2 lety

    Great job on this Olokun eleke !

  • @ramongarcia1641
    @ramongarcia1641 Před 2 lety

    Great job explaining how to make it and the importance of the patterns! Please make more videos!

  • @ramongarcia1641
    @ramongarcia1641 Před 2 lety

    I like the way you explained the meaning of sequence and significance of the patterns but the only thing that needs improvement is your audio of the video is recorded very low. Please make more videos on each orisha eleke . Thanks for posting this video, I hope you’re doing more in the future!

  • @MyrnaPena
    @MyrnaPena Před 2 lety

    I have been wanting to learn so bad!!!!! Saving this so I can watch when I get home.

  • @YeyeTinuOkun
    @YeyeTinuOkun Před 2 lety

    I am an Olokun devotee.. I enjoyed watching the video and listening to you. You just got a new subscriber..

  • @sabrinawilliams7040
    @sabrinawilliams7040 Před 2 lety

    Love!!

  • @brookeshamazing
    @brookeshamazing Před 2 lety

    Beautiful beading!