Tag: beadwork
Loom beading transcended mere decoration. In Native American tribes, beads were used to record histories, tell stories, and signify social status. The intricate beadwork on a warrior’s clothing could convey tales of bravery and lineage. [Read more]
The oldest beadwork were naturally punctured objects. These objects would range from stones, seeds, shells, animal teeth etc. Many of the earliest examples were found in Kenya and Turkey. [Read more]