One of the most common arts and crafts practiced by multiple Native American tribes included the decorative use of beads of various types. Generations before Europeans made contact with Native ...

African beadwork is a vibrant and intricate art form that has been practiced for centuries across the continent. This craft not only serves as a means of personal adornment but also carries cultural ...

Most people attribute ornate beadwork to First Nation people, but Métis people also have a rich and unique history of making beautiful art with beads. Artist Jennine Krauchi has been beading all her ...

Masks have always been an integral part of African cultures, serving various purposes from rituals to ceremonies. They are often used in performances that narrate historical events or folklore. The ...

A new beadwork exhibit at the Ashukan cultural centre in Montreal's Old Port is lending a contemporary voice to the aboriginal story-telling method known as Wampum. Beadwork: Visions of ...

Heritage month invites South Africans to reflect on and celebrate the rich traditions that make us who we are. And if there is one tradition that beautifully ties the past to the present, it is ...

The Lagos market pulsed with a chaotic symphony of haggling voices and rhythmic drumming. Beads cascaded like colourful waterfalls from every stall, their shimmering surfaces a kaleidoscope under the ...