Renowned
jewelry designer Valerie Hector invited several leading artists to
use a piece of beadwork from another time or culture as inspiration
for a wearable piece of their own making. The result is The Art
of Beadwork. This lavishly illustrated celebration of beadwork
combines a fascinating overview of historical and cultural traditions,
insightful artist profiles, and exquisite how-to projects for beaded
necklaces, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, hair ornaments, and
evening bags. Inspired by museum quality beadwork from Asian, African,
Middle Eastern, European, and American cultures, each project contains
complete beading instructions and step-by-step diagrams.
