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Beading Around the World: Central Asia – Beads, Bazaars & Nomadic Threads

Beading Around the World: Central Asia – Beads,...

Stretching across sweeping deserts and rugged mountains, Central Asia is a land shaped by nomadic migration and Silk Road magic. From the ornate bridal jewelry of Uzbekistan to the tribal...

Beading Around the World: Central Asia – Beads,...

Stretching across sweeping deserts and rugged mountains, Central Asia is a land shaped by nomadic migration and Silk Road magic. From the ornate bridal jewelry of Uzbekistan to the tribal...

Threads of Heritage: Beaded Jewelry Traditions of South America

Threads of Heritage: Beaded Jewelry Traditions ...

Beaded Jewelry Traditions of South America: An Introduction South America boasts a rich and diverse history of beadwork that spans ancient civilizations and vibrant contemporary cultures. From the intricate seed...

Threads of Heritage: Beaded Jewelry Traditions ...

Beaded Jewelry Traditions of South America: An Introduction South America boasts a rich and diverse history of beadwork that spans ancient civilizations and vibrant contemporary cultures. From the intricate seed...

Central American Beadwork: Jade, Shamanic Spirit & Garífuna Rhythms

Central American Beadwork: Jade, Shamanic Spiri...

From Maya jade beads and Huichol peyote mosaics to Garífuna pulseras—Central America’s bead traditions are alive with ancestral memory.

Central American Beadwork: Jade, Shamanic Spiri...

From Maya jade beads and Huichol peyote mosaics to Garífuna pulseras—Central America’s bead traditions are alive with ancestral memory.

Beading Around the World : Caribbean Beadwork – 3 Seas, 30 Islands, 3 000 Years

Beading Around the World : Caribbean Beadwork –...

Caribbean Beadwork: Shells, Spirit & Carnival Sparkle From Taíno shell belts to Trinidad’s “bikini, beads & feathers,” island jewels keep histories alive The Caribbean is a necklace of stories: 7...

Beading Around the World : Caribbean Beadwork –...

Caribbean Beadwork: Shells, Spirit & Carnival Sparkle From Taíno shell belts to Trinidad’s “bikini, beads & feathers,” island jewels keep histories alive The Caribbean is a necklace of stories: 7...

West African Beadwork: Threads of Identity, Power & Style

West African Beadwork: Threads of Identity, Pow...

Beads in West Africa are not merely decorative—they're woven into the fabric of identity, spirituality, and social structure. Across tribes, countries, and centuries, beads speak volumes: of royalty, coming-of-age, ancestral...

West African Beadwork: Threads of Identity, Pow...

Beads in West Africa are not merely decorative—they're woven into the fabric of identity, spirituality, and social structure. Across tribes, countries, and centuries, beads speak volumes: of royalty, coming-of-age, ancestral...

Beading Around the World: South Africa

Beading Around the World: South Africa

A Kaleidoscope of Meaning: South African Beadwork South Africa, often called the "Rainbow Nation," doesn't just reflect diversity in its people, languages, and cultures—it also shines in its beadwork. From...

Beading Around the World: South Africa

A Kaleidoscope of Meaning: South African Beadwork South Africa, often called the "Rainbow Nation," doesn't just reflect diversity in its people, languages, and cultures—it also shines in its beadwork. From...