The Art of Beadwork: Historic Inspiration, Contemporary Design
Author(s): Valerie Hector
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.
Product Information
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
General Fields
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- : Watson-Guptill Publications
- : Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.
- : 0.694
- : 01 February 1998
- : 267mm X 216mm X 11mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : Valerie Hector
- : Paperback
- : New edition
- : 745.582
- : 160
- : 160 colour illustrations, 175 diagrams