Friday, March 20, 2015

The Beauty Of African Bead Jewelry

By Lelia Hall


The beads produced in Africa have for centuries been used to make jewelry. Libya was the first place beadwork was discovered and it has since spread all over the world. African jewellery happens to be the most sort after because of its high quality, exclusive design and also wearing them gives one the feeling of tradition. Authentic African bead jewelry is the most unique type of jewels in the world and it will always be fashionable.

Can anyone start making African jewellery? If you are passionate, then it should not be that hard. It is a little complicated and you should start with the simple jewels like earrings. The trick is to make perfect wire loops and then you are good to go. You have to practice it so that you get better with time. Once you master the art, everything else becomes easy and you can move on to the complicated pieces.

So why should one go for the beaded jewellery? This jewelry is known to be handcrafted and its famous for it. Wearing of jewellery first originated from Africa hence it means they have always been created in Africa and the designs are much better and are getting better with time. They are more beautiful and are always of high quality.

Are there any specific types of jewels that are made from beads? Beaded ornaments are not restricted to a specific type of jewelry. All jeweleries can be made from beads. For example beaded nowadays are adorned fashionably by wearing them on clothes dresses and also tops. Other beaded pieces includes the bracelets, pendants and other types of tribal pieces.

What is the importance of these jewelries? African inspired pieces are the best forms of gifts to both women and men and they will never disappoint. Also, if you are looking for something unique be it the design or the type of beads used to make a certain type of jewelry, then all you need to do is go African and get whatever you want. Its also pocket friendly and you will not spend a lot.

What are beads made of? Since time immemorial, Africans have normally used organic materials to make their beads. Well that was long ago but nowadays industries all over the world are also making beads hence the materials have become diverse. The following are materials used to make beads.sea shells, glass, amber, ivory, bones and also carved stone.

Do these beads portray any traditional importance? Africans wore their jewellery according to their traditions. For example the Maasai women adorn amazing jewelry during special occasions depending on the colors and designs. The designs gives information about the wearer be it the social status one holds in the society to the family one belongs to.

Africa remains the foremost producer of traditional African beadwork as much as there are manufacturers who are upcoming all over the world. Such pieces are normally sold through online databases and also to tourists either local or not. The Africa bead jewelry will always be distinctive in its designs.




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