I can still remember the bead-embroidered purse I had as a little girl. It was the size of a wallet, had dark blue and red flowers, and I carried it everywhere. I loved it mostly because it had ...

Pre-stretching metal before beading can reduce distortion and ease the process. This month we'll describe a clever way of doing this. Like you, I usually get better results when I pre-stretch panels ...

Dana Benjoe shows off her hot pink heels decorated with turquoise beads at the school where she works. At special events, she sports regalia beaded with designs and colours inspired by her spiritual ...

In indigenous communities across North America, beadwork artists often gather at community centers to work on their latest pieces. These beading circles, as they’re called, are more than just a social ...

In the Fall 2024 semester, I hosted a bead embroidery workshop for my peers in the MPS Art Therapy program. Beading is one of the oldest forms of human art making and is practiced in communities all ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Krista Lee, a Métis ...

1:48 Resurgence of Mi’kmaw beading bringing many closer to culture The stunning artistry of beading has been around for centuries in Mi’kma’ki, and for many, it’s more than just creating jewels.

Faraj Beading said it ensures every garment “is a masterpiece of detail and quality.” Courtesy image. Founded by a passion for craftsmanship, Faraj Inc. began in the historic heart of Damascus, Syria, ...

Made from elk skin and covered in countless blue and white beads sewed on one at a time, the dress is a highlight of the National Museum of the American Indian's "Identity by Design" exhibition, ...

When Niquita Thomas beads, it brings her joy and happiness and allows her to express herself through creativity. Thomas is Lower Cayuga from the Six Nations of the Grand River. She was born and raised ...

Pre-stretching metal before beading can reduce distortion and ease the process. This month we'll describe a clever way of doing this. Like you, I usually get better results when I pre-stretch panels ...