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The The Art & Tradition of Beadwork - cover

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The The Art & Tradition of Beadwork

Marsha C. Bol

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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Summary

From a beaded dress found in an ancient Egyptian tomb to the beaded fringe on a 1920s Parisian flapper’s hem, humans throughout history have used beading as a way to express, adorn, and tell a story. Bol explores beadwork across the world and through the ages, showing how beading has taken on many different styles, forms, and purposes.  
Available since: 06/05/2018.

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