Ndebele beadwork is famous for its striking colors and geometric designs, which are now being used in modern fashion collections. Designers are using these patterns on everything from dresses to ...

This page was researched and composed by Rachel Steinberg, '13, while she was an undergraduate volunteer in the Anthropology Department. The majority of the items in this collection are the artistic ...

Nico Williams explores patterns of power, traditions and healing through beads. "Looking at the past, you have to think about your ancestors and how they were creating these magnificent works of art," ...

Accessories are key when it comes to layering African beadwork in winter outfits. Think of adding chunky necklaces or stacked bracelets made from colorful beads as focal points of your ensemble. A ...

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 ...

Unless one is Native American, getting a grasp of complex Native American spiritual cosmologies is not easy. And that distinction, which might be called a quality of profound otherness, is in essence ...

A Queensland artist using ancient bead weaving techniques for futuristic 3D works is sharing her innovations with the world. Find out how her first exhibition opening is just the start of her ...