Download or read book Zulu Inspired Beadwork written by Diane Fitzgerald and published by Interweave. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the culture of South Africa's indigenous Zulu population, this craft book showcases 25 stunning projects using dozens of previously unpublished beadwork techniques. The projects include netted diamond earrings, a zigzag chain, a netted triangle and swag bracelet, and a Zulu wedding necklace and are illustrated with easy-to-follow diagrams and helpful hints. Along with novel techniques for netting, wrapping, fringing, and braiding, the history of the Zulu people is also presented, accompanied by gorgeous full-color photography of the region.
Download or read book Zulu Beadwork written by Hlenge Dube and published by Africa Direct. This book was released on 2009 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zulu Beadwork: Talk with Beads is a study of Zulu beadwork by perhaps the greatest living expert on the subject. Hlengiwe Dube¿s knowledge is direct and personal, drawn from her own experience and stories passed down by her mother and grandmother. In an unpretentious, conversational style, she explains the unspoken words of traditional beadwork designs. Including chapters on historical and regional trends, Zulu Beadwork: Talk with Beads is a must-read for anyone interested in learning about African art from the people who live it.
Download or read book Zulu Beadwork written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information on beadwork of the Zulu people from South Africa, presented by Stan Schoeman. Includes photographs of traditional necklaces, as well as head, chest, and waist adornment.
Download or read book Speaking with Beads written by Jean Morris and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beadwork designs of the Zulu-speaking people of southern Africa have evolved from a craft tradition that developed over many generations. Carefully researched and filled with exciting photographs, 'Speaking with Beads' presents jewelry, ornamental headdresses, capes, aprons, beaded panels and other decorative forms.
Download or read book Zulu Beaded Chain Techniques written by Diane Fitzgerald and published by . This book was released on 1997-08-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book South East African Beadwork 1850 1910 written by Michael Stevenson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting the glories and sophisticated artistry of African beadwork, this study focuses on the beadwork of Zulu communities.
Download or read book Traditional Beadwork written by Mabel Dawn Van Niekerk and published by Mabel Dawn Van Niekerk. This book was released on 2014-06-25 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traditional bead work is fascinating and a great craft to learn. Many ethnic groups in Africa and all over the world are proud of their beading crafts. It’s a wonderful way of keeping the stories of the past alive. As time goes on the younger generations lose interest in their traditions and crafts, which is sad as one wonders if these crafts will eventually become something of the past – lost and forgotten.
Download or read book Zulu Beadwork written by Eleanor Preston-Whyte and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief introduction to the history of beadwork in KwaZulu Natal, followed bya description of contemporary beadwork made both for the market and forpersonal use. Once the domain of women, distinct regional styles of beadwork have developed, which were passed on fromgeneration to generation.Although these styles continue to be identifiable, particularly in massed dancingat national festivals, Zulu beadwork is increasingly eclectic and much of it isdirected at the fast growing external market which now provides beadworkerswith both a welcome source of personal income and a continuing stimulus topersonal creativity. Zulu Beadwork tells the fascinating and important story of thistransformation, and of the major players who were instrumental in bringing itabout.
Download or read book Beads of life written by Marie-Louise Labelle and published by University of Ottawa Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beads of Life is a fascinating exploration of traditional beadwork from eastern and southern Africa, as well as the socio-religious principles upon which many aesthetic choices were based. The author concludes with an examination of contemporary beadwork as seen, in particular, through the eyes of Canadians from these regions.
Download or read book Teens Go Green written by Valerie J. Colston and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-12-03 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for engaging teens and 'tweens with ecofriendly, low-cost art programs that are appropriate for the library or classroom. Being "green" is a hot topic today, not only for businesses and adults interested in being socially responsible, but also for 'tweens, teens, and young adults. Today's young adults are keenly aware of environmental issues, locally and globally. They are also in need of art programs that provide a hands-on, creative outlet. Teens Go Green!: Tips, Technique, Tools and Themes for YA Programming is an approachable reference book for librarians or high school teachers looking for low-cost, environmentally themed art projects and programs that teens will relate to and find fun. In Part 1, the author explains the needs for these programs, offers tips for teaching them, and suggests ways to expand teen involvement in the library. Part 2 provides dozens of practical, easy-to-follow art project ideas that demonstrate how simple teaching green teen art projects can be.
Download or read book The Beading Answer Book written by Karen Morris and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2008-07-16 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re mastering crocheting with beads or choosing supplies for your very first necklace, Karen Morris has the answers to all your questions. Concise, straightforward, and packed with illustrations, this handy little book is full of tips and techniques that will take your craft to the next level. With insightful advice on everything from thread storage to fragile glass beads, The Beading Answer Book will help you solve your most vexing beading dilemmas.
Download or read book Knit One Bead Too written by Judith Durant and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-07-06 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Give your knitting a touch of sparkle! Judith Durant shows you how to add beads to any knitting pattern using five easy-to-learn techniques. It’s simple, fun, and can be done right on your knitting needles. With step-by-step instructions for each technique, as well as 16 original patterns, you’ll be turning simple bags and wearables into stunning special-occasion creations in no time. From eye-catching knit caps to surprisingly intricate socks, you’ll be inspired to explore the endless possibilities of beaded knitting.
Download or read book Beads and Beadwork of East and South Africa written by Margret Carey and published by Bloomsbury Shire Publications. This book was released on 1986 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Diane Fitzgerald s Shaped Beadwork written by Diane Fitzgerald and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides instructions for creating a variety of two- and three-dimensional beadwork jewelry pieces.
Download or read book Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue written by Sonoko Nozue and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a fun class with Japanese beader Sonoko Nozue, as if you were right there in person at a bead show -- but instead of learning one piece, you'll make 25. Sonoko's first book in English -- offers 25 stylish projects showcasing her signature melding of traditional Japanese style with modern dramatic flair. Sonoko's instructions include illustrations as well as some inspiring beauty shots of the jewelry featuring model photography with a Japanese aesthetic.
Download or read book Recipe and Craft Guide to South Africa written by Melissa Koosman and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to South Africa, the Rainbow Nation, a diverse country with a troubled history but a bright future. You can explore this country’s story through a series of colorful crafts and tasty recipes. For a glimpse into the region’s prehistory, paint your own version of ancient rock art and taste a local grain called millet. Next, visit the colonialist era, when slaves brought by European explorers created the unique Cape Malay cuisine and began a colorful New Year’s Day tradition called the Cape Minstrel Festival. Journey through the painful period of apartheid—strict racial segregation—and taste a street food that was created because black people were not allowed to sit in restaurants alongside whites. Finally, step into the present day and toot a vuvuzela—a long, noisy horn used for cheering—as you learn about South Africa’s transition to equality and democracy.
Download or read book Beadwork written by Caroline Crabtree and published by Thames and Hudson. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This fantastic starting point for those beginning in the art of beadwork aptly covers the long record of the art form throughout the world.”—Booklist French mourning wreaths‚ Ukrainian Easter eggs, Norwegian bodices, Chinese slippers, Pakistani hair tassels, Egyptian belly-dancing outfits, Maasai wedding dresses, Sioux moccasins . . . from Greenland to Bali, beadwork from all over the world is illustrated and its history revealed. The earliest drawn glass beads were produced from around 200 BC in various locations in India and exported for centuries along the major trade routes to Africa and Asia. From the sixteenth century on, beads made in Europe became highly desirable trade items and spread throughout the world. This book is organized into five sections, with more than forty topics in all. Each of four main regional sections—Africa; the Americas; Europe; and Asia, Oceania, and the Arabian Gulf—outlines the history of beads in that area before examining production in detail. A fifth section surveys techniques, from brick stitch and herringbone weave to lazy stitch and three-dimensional structures. Includes information on collecting and conserving beadwork and a list of public collections around the world.
