Beadwork is also finding its way into home decor items like wall hangings, cushions, and tableware. These pieces lend a hint ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that consist of small glass beads on a string or wire worn around the waist or hips. They come in different colors and shapes and may also include ...

"A waist bead is an ancient African technology ... a part of the culture for many tribes in Ghana and beyond. "In many traditional ceremonies such as weddings, coronations and more, beads are ...

Detroit - Inside an old building adorned with a bright eye-catching mural made of beads on Detroit’s west side is a man who tells stories about the history of African beads. Olayami ...

These days, Dabls’ African Bead Gallery and MBAD Museum is part ... a sculpture garden made out of reclaimed materials, and traditional African statues. In August, it will have been 14 years ...