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Beaded Jewelry Around the World: Exploring the Rich Traditions of Middle Africa

Beaded Jewelry Around the World: Exploring the ...

Middle Africa, comprising countries like Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, and Equatorial Guinea, holds an extraordinary legacy of bead artistry. Here, beads are not just decoration—they’re cultural language,...

Beaded Jewelry Around the World: Exploring the ...

Middle Africa, comprising countries like Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, and Equatorial Guinea, holds an extraordinary legacy of bead artistry. Here, beads are not just decoration—they’re cultural language,...

Threads of Heritage: Beaded Jewelry Traditions of Eastern Africa

Threads of Heritage: Beaded Jewelry Traditions ...

Explore the Legacy Beaded jewelry in Eastern Africa is more than just adornment—it’s identity, history, artistry, and tradition, all woven together through time. From the towering neckpieces of the Maasai...

Threads of Heritage: Beaded Jewelry Traditions ...

Explore the Legacy Beaded jewelry in Eastern Africa is more than just adornment—it’s identity, history, artistry, and tradition, all woven together through time. From the towering neckpieces of the Maasai...

About This Series: Exploring Beaded Jewelry Around the World Through UNSD Geography

About This Series: Exploring Beaded Jewelry Aro...

This blog series explores the artistry, culture, and history of beadwork from every corner of the world, organized according to the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD) 22 geographical subregions. By...

About This Series: Exploring Beaded Jewelry Aro...

This blog series explores the artistry, culture, and history of beadwork from every corner of the world, organized according to the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD) 22 geographical subregions. By...

Preparing for a Local Outdoor Jewelry Show in 30 Days (Days 1-15)

Preparing for a Local Outdoor Jewelry Show in 3...

Planning for a craft show. Whether you’re an experienced jewelry artist or considering doing your first show, this behind-the-scenes look will give you a realistic breakdown of the process—the fun...

Preparing for a Local Outdoor Jewelry Show in 3...

Planning for a craft show. Whether you’re an experienced jewelry artist or considering doing your first show, this behind-the-scenes look will give you a realistic breakdown of the process—the fun...

Does Size Matter?

Does Size Matter?

My passion is working with seed beads. Seeds beads are a generic term for any small glass bead. Seed beads are usually donut or cylinder-shaped beads ranging in size from...

Does Size Matter?

My passion is working with seed beads. Seeds beads are a generic term for any small glass bead. Seed beads are usually donut or cylinder-shaped beads ranging in size from...

Reflecting on the Journey: Embracing Change and New Beginnings

Reflecting on the Journey: Embracing Change and...

Retirement always felt like something far off in the distance, a chapter of life I’d think about “someday.” And yet, here I am—standing at the threshold of a new beginning....

Reflecting on the Journey: Embracing Change and...

Retirement always felt like something far off in the distance, a chapter of life I’d think about “someday.” And yet, here I am—standing at the threshold of a new beginning....