Beadwork : a world guide / Caroline Crabtree and Pam Stallebrass.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Thames & Hudson, c2002.Description: 208 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) 29 cmISBN:- 0-500-51080-6
- R NK 3650 .C84 2002
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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Reference | Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Reference | NK 3650 .C84 2002 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Not for loan | 3AEA0000290657 |
With over 600 illustrations, 550 in colour.
Africa
Asia, Oceania and the Arabian Gulf
Construction and Techniques.
Europe
The Americas
Discusses and illustrates beadwork according to the geographical region in which it was made. The beadwork as illustrated shows diversity of its uses, and of the designs and techniques employed. It also adds that beadwork can indicate shamanistic power, status, wealth or religious belief, age marital status or regional origin. It is a proof of skill and artistry to produce articles of adornment with distinctive cultural significance. Contents: Bead manufacturing centres
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