Buyer beware. As fads go, this one promises to be fleeting. Beads and bead work have been around for a scant 102,000 years. As yet, there is no sign they’re gaining any traction in the culture. A memo ...

"We're all pretty devoted and dedicated to bead work, and it's fun learning from each other. And it's a challenge. That's the best part for me. I do it for pleasure, but it's nice to get together with ...

From Arikamedu’s ancient bead trade to Kutchi bridal trousseaus, a jewellery project by Kunal Shah and Puja Shah, founders of label Moi, traces the history of glass beads and reimagines their place in ...

When it comes to beautiful jewelries, perhaps Africa is best known for its ‘handmade’ beautiful bead work. African beads are exquisite works of art. Beads are often worn while expressing art for ...