The Art of Beadwork
Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design
Published on 1. February 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-8230-0307-5 (ISBN)
Description
Written by renowned jewellery designer Valerie Hector, this book introduces readers to the quality, diversity, and artistry of both and ancient and modern beadwork from around the world. Readers will learn to recognize characteristics such as colour, design, and dimension. This book guides readers through 24 exquisite projects inspired by museum-quality examples from cultures in four geographic regions: Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including beaded necklaces, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, hair ornaments, and bags.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Watson-Guptill Publications
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
160 colour illustrations, 175 diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 267 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-8230-0307-5 (9780823003075)
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Persons
Valerie Hector is a brand name for high-quality beaded jewellery and is thought by many in the field to have invented the fine craft category of beadwork jewellery. A noted expert on beaded textiles; she has examined hundreds of pieces for major museums around the world and gives lectures on the history of Asian and African beadwork