African beadwork jewelry is famous for its vibrant patterns and cultural significance. The art has been passed down ...

A bead is just a bead in most parts of the globe. But in sub-Saharan Africa, even the smallest piece of pierced glass, shell or stone represents a doorway into a vast – and for many Western eyes – ...

Creating African animal-shaped beads is an art that marries creativity with cultural significance. These beads are not just decorative, but also carry historical and cultural meanings in various ...

Two new exhibits, displaying beadwork from cultures on opposite ends of the globe, open this month at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. “Plateau Pictorial Beadwork: The Fred L. Mitchell ...

The beaded works of art used on the stamps and other philatelic products were selected exclusively from the permanent collections of the Art and Social History Collections departments at Iziko Museums ...

A symphony of tribal art symbols from across the globe underscores fashion designer Nupur Kanoi’s recent collection — Maya. Woven in the warp and weft of textiles like pure silk, crepe silk, georgette ...

Behind the shimmering beaded artwork now on display at the Dayton Art Institute is the inspiring story of a group of South African women who are gaining dignity through the work of their hands and ...