PARK RAPIDS, Minn. -- When she was 7 years old, Neegonee Brunner’s great-aunt Laura Fineday taught her to bead and follow the traditions of the Anishinaabeg culture. From that first project to the ...

Indigenous beaders and crafters are creating a community and keeping their spirits up by joining an online beading circle known as BYOBeads — Bring Your Own Beads. "I absolutely love it," said Sheila ...

Dana Benjoe shows off her hot pink heels decorated with turquoise beads at the school where she works. At special events, she sports regalia beaded with designs and colours inspired by her spiritual ...

Murray is both Métis and Cree from the Lebret and Meadow Lake communities, and is a member of Flying Dust First Nation, but ...

With the recent emergence of a dress-to-theme approach regarding concerts, the intricate art of tambour embroidery has seen a surge in rather successful DIY attempts. Music fans across the globe, ...

When Lindiwe Hlatswayo (30) recently walked onto the stage at Joburg Theatre carrying a portrait made from almost 80 000 beads, she wasn’t just presenting artwork to former president Thabo Mbeki – she ...

GEORGE TOWN: While most retirees indulge in travel or family activities, 78-year-old May Lim Siew Seng has devoted her time to manik shoe beading. The Penang-born Chinese Peranakan derives great joy ...

Waist beads are a traditional African accessory that aims to make the wearer feel sensual and grounded. The beads serve as an ongoing reminder to be more aware and loving toward your body. Waist beads ...