Since the introduction of glass beads into Southern Africa, Zulu beadwork has been used in both traditional clothing and personal adornment. The Zulus incorporate African beadwork into their skirted aprons, cloaks, and hats. ...

It is possible to learn much about the culture of the Zulu clan through their beadwork. The glass bead trade in the province of KwaZulu-Natal is believed to be a fairly recent industry. In 1824, an Englishman named Henry Francis Fynn ...

The Zulu people developed a complex code using colored beads. Young girls learned bead work and the meaning of the symbols and colors used from their older sisters. The bead work was usually worn as a head or neck band. ...

For example, when I visited the Russell-Coates Museum in Bournemouth, England as part of the Annual General Meeting of the Bead Society of Great Britain, I came across a case of Zulu beadwork and in it was one particularly unusual tiny ...

and I am the Canadian author of this different kind of jewelry blog. Anyone can make jewelry or become more knowledgeable about jewelry, gemstones and beads. All you need to blossom forth is some inspiration and information. ...

I found some beautifully lacy Zulu beadwork in my button box, and felt it needed a better place to live, so pinned it to a coat hanger, and... voila! Now the beads get the love and attention that they deserve. ...

Some rituals of the Sangoma, the village healer or shaman, are revealed as well as traditions in coming-of-age ceremonies, love, courtship and marriage. Typical Zulu craftwork of basketry and beadwork are available for viewing and sale. ...

Beading Daily is a great source of free and fee-based tutorials. Lady Roots is a big fan of the site. Emma of Glitter Glow Beading is another fantastic beadwork artist I have featured before. Check out her weblog for some great links ...

The organisation helps over 2000 Zulu men and women to attain self sufficiency. The crafters work from their homes, thereby retaining their lifestyle and rich heritage of basket weaving and bead work, which has been passed down through ...

This is Pretty Things silk, silk scarves and leaf skeletons among other things Zulu Beadwork for.. Zulu Beadwork Jewellery! and Yarnalong for vintage knitting patterns, yarn, needles & crochet hooks not to mention ...