Thursday, September 13, 2007

Beads, Threads & Cowries

Beads, Threads & Cowries


BeadsThe intricate and artistic twisting of thread is itself seen as an embellishment by the tribal communities of India. They often weave cotton thread into a broad band as a textured or patterned base, then loop through buttons, beads, metallic droplets or whatever catches their fancy. Beads, shells, cowries and feathers are simple but amazingly creative means to adorn the body beautiful.

Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and the northeastern states of Assam, Nagaland and Mizoram top the list of makers of such jewellery.

Find more about the magnificent bead jewelleriers embellished with diverse variety of beads like glass beads, gold beads, bone beads, crystal beads and gemstone beads.

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