You may remember Perler beads from first or second grade; these small plastic beads are placed into a peg board and then ironed to produce a solid multicolored piece of plastic. Recently, Perler beads ...

The Ndebele community in South Africa is famous for its colorful painted beads, which are a part of their vibrant culture.

In Singapore, women in the Peranakan community have revived the art of creating figures and geometric designs on their slippers. By Alec Scott Reporting from Singapore In October, Angeline Kong was ...

Jennifer Jordan is preserving centuries-old Haudenosaunee traditions. And she has no intention of letting them be forgotten or exploited.

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. Mercedes Handel sits ...

This page was researched and composed by Rachel Steinberg, '13, while she was an undergraduate volunteer in the Anthropology Department. The majority of the items in this collection are the artistic ...

Place them on coffee tables, side tables, or mantels for an instant style upgrade. The beadwork adds depth and dimension to the vases, making them beautiful even when not holding flowers. Beaded ...

Among the Zulu people of South Africa, beadwork is one of the most beautiful and meaningful art forms. Beads are used in ...