Zulu beaded jewelry is a unique African art form that has been passed down generations. The intricate designs and vibrant ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Anyone in doubt that geometric patterns are back in vogue among designers need have looked no further than Design ...

Sitting underneath a spreading acacia tree in Nairobi, a group of Maasai women are threading beads to create multi-coloured, intricate patterns. The women make traditional beaded breast plates, ...

Nico Williams explores patterns of power, traditions and healing through beads. "Looking at the past, you have to think about your ancestors and how they were creating these magnificent works of art," ...