Furniture pieces embellished with Zulu beadwork make for a striking addition to any home decor. Chairs, tables, or cabinets can be adorned with beaded designs that add character without overwhelming ...

The importance of identity has long been reflected in the beadwork of the Zulu-speaking people. The Zulu kingdom was formed from a number of independent clans during the reign of King Shaka Zulu (1817 ...

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Durban - When Durban Art Gallery curator Hlengiwe Dube sees people wearing traditional beadwork, she can tell exactly where they are from. “The way they put the colours together, how close they are, ...

Diane Fitzgerald uses beads the way an artist uses color. She buys a palette of beads that she likes and begins to assemble them – incrementally, so the piece evolves as it’s designed. “Beading was a ...

When it comes to beautiful jewelries, perhaps Africa is best known for its ‘handmade’ beautiful bead work. African beads are exquisite works of art. Beads are often worn while expressing art for ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —For many, the holy grail ...