Ndebele wedding beadwork traditions are a colorful and intricate part of African culture. These traditions are not just an art form, but also a way to express identity and heritage. The beadwork is ...
In Singapore, women in the Peranakan community have revived the art of creating figures and geometric designs on their slippers. By Alec Scott Reporting from Singapore In October, Angeline Kong was ...
You may remember Perler beads from first or second grade; these small plastic beads are placed into a peg board and then ironed to produce a solid multicolored piece of plastic. Recently, Perler beads ...
Accessories are key when it comes to layering African beadwork in winter outfits. Think of adding chunky necklaces or ...
Most people attribute ornate beadwork to First Nation people, but Métis people also have a rich and unique history of making beautiful art with beads. Artist Jennine Krauchi has been beading all her ...
When Cathy Mattes was 19 years old, her aunt – who thought Mattes had been spoiled growing up – set out to teach her generosity and patience through the gift of traditional Michif beading. The two sat ...