The Art of the Bead, is one of the most beautiful art forms imaginable. Our guest today, Robert Haven has created works for A listers and clients worldwide. Many of his works are in museums around the ...

"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 ...

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 ...

In this episode of “Bruins Built This,” a Daily Bruin podcast highlighting student and alumni entrepreneurs, Podcasts contributor Isabella Lok interviews Cheyenne Faulkner of Beads By Chey Designs ...

In the 19th century, European traders and colonists brought glass beads to the United States, and Native American artists began using them in their textile embellishment work. Before beadwork, there ...

Bethsheba Mushama attends to her beadwork shop at the Maasai Market in Nakuru City on June 20, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The beading industry has transformed from a marginalized craft into a ...

In Singapore, women in the Peranakan community have revived the art of creating figures and geometric designs on their slippers. By Alec Scott Reporting from Singapore In October, Angeline Kong was ...

Many artists have had a difficult time during the pandemic, while they've also brought joy to other people who are struggling. For NHPR's series, The Show Goes On, we're talking with artists across ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "BASE OF DARK BLUE TRADE ...