Images of hippie-era love beads and Native American-inspired headbands can condemn beading in jewelry and accessories to appearing quaint at best. But the artisan level of contemporary beaders ...

The first step in making Maasai bead jewelry is sourcing the right materials. Traditionally, beads were made from natural elements such as seeds, bones, and stones. Today, glass beads are more ...

Beaded jewelry has been repositioned as stylish and adaptable thanks to the rise of design companies and urban fashion influencers. India's beaded jewelry market is still developing, striking a ...

Centuries before Europeans arrived with glass trading beads, Native people who lived in what is now Minnesota were making beads from stone, shells, teeth and bone. Dakota and Ojibwe women used these ...

Not only are these pieces stunning, they also tell stories and traditions unique to different African communities. If you are looking for affordable options, there are plenty of choices that let you ...