Jennifer Jordan is preserving centuries-old Haudenosaunee traditions. And she has no intention of letting them be forgotten ...

Every summer, there’s one particular booth at the Santa Fe Indian Market that always draws a crowd. The annual event, which is the largest indigenous market in North America, features a number of ...

The tiny white beads scattered across Beauty Mareetsane's hands may appear insignificant to an unfamiliar eye.But to the 49-year-old Maake native, each bead carries a piece of a tradition passed down ...

At the University of Prince Edward Island's Mawi'omi Centre, beadwork instructor Morgan Varis carefully guides participants stitch by stitch as they create tiny orange shirt pins. "When I teach, I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. Fashioning a strategy that lifts up and empowers indigenous ...

In indigenous communities across North America, beadwork artists often gather at community centers to work on their latest pieces. These beading circles, as they’re called, are more than just a social ...

Susana Daniel Chemakwany shares her work with a Folklife Festival volunteer. Photo by Bea Ugolini, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution Susan Naserian Nketoria ...

Applying beads with precision is key to achieving a professional look in your vase. Start by applying small sections of ...

Designers are again embracing a style that dates back to antiquity. By Libby Banks With its bows, tiny shells, and glass flowers and hearts, Yona Kohen’s beaded jewelry requires a shift of aesthetic ...

Interest in Indigenous artistry has created an ecosystem of beadwork drops that sell out in minutes online. By Anna V. Smith Last year, after the museum that Tayler Gutierrez worked at in Salt Lake ...

Kenya's beadwork is making waves in the world of contemporary jewelry, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and exquisite ...