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The New Clay
Easy techniques for making jewelry and sculpture from polymer clay (Fimo, Sculpey)
Magical Ancient Beads
This book explores the fascinating world of beads. Beads represent the oldest form of art and were probably the first durable ornaments of mankind desired not only for their beauty, but for the religious or superstitious beliefs associated with those times. Made of materials such as shell, bone, seed, wood, metal and glass, beads' durability, portability and universal attractiveness have made them units of currency in many parts of the world. Filled with rich photographs of a vast collection of beautiful beads!
The Worldwide History of Beads
New edition updated with latest archaeological discoveries. World's definitive guide for bead lovers, collectors and scholars. Includes a new chapter on contemporary adornment since the 1980's.
Research Records
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Arts of Asia
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Ornament
Jewelry & personal adornment.
The Art & Tradition of Beadwork
A former professor and museum director offers a fascinating, in-depth look at the culture and history of beaded objects around the world. From a beaded dress found in an ancient Egyptian tomb to the beaded fringe on a 1920s Parisian flapper’s hem, humans throughout history have used beading as a way to express, adorn, and tell a story. Bol explores beadwork across the world and through the ages, showing how beading has taken on many different styles, forms, and purposes for different cultures. She looks at children’s clothing, puberty ceremonies, burials, emblems of social status and leadership, festivals, and many other cultural occasions that involve the use of beadwork. Images of artifacts and heirlooms as well as photography of people and their beadwork enhance the scholarship of this book for a beautiful, enlightening addition to art, history, multicultural collections everywhere.
Collectible Beads
Informative guide to decorative beads from around the world. Listing of bead societies, organizations and publications. Quarto.
