It showcases collections
of their beadwork as well as fascinating insights into their culture, history and everyday...
Beaded fringe is a decorative border made of beads that is added to finish the
edge of beadwork, fabric, or leather accessories.
In the end, though, I opted for one of my favourite gowns, this gorgeous deep green velvet number by Collectif, so the green could play with the
silver of the beadwork and add dimension.
Made from polyester with a viscose lining, this dress has a stunning
array of beadwork laid out in diamond, medallion and vertical patterns.
She began her painting journey at the age of 10 after she underwent the traditional Ndebele practice in which young women are cloistered from society for a few months and taught the traditional
craft of beadwork and mural paintings.
Baltimore artist Joyce Scott was the big win in the art world for her «repositioning of beadwork
In 2005 Lou moved to KwaZulu - Natal, South Africa where she employed a team of Zulu women, versed in the
tradition of beadwork, to realize a large - scale sculpture called Security Fence (2005).
She says she is always looking for the unexpected and, for more than 40 years, she has reimagined the possibilities and
techniques of beadwork, creating large sculptures, jewelry, and figurative works.
A few weeks ago, Gutina taught three workshops at the Beaders Best Bead Show in Hamburg, Germany, where six
of her beadworks were displayed at the Bead Artistry Exhibition and modeled at a runway show.