Striking pieces from Unyayzi Designs
Unyazi Designs founded by Samkelo Nyakambi from Langa hopes AtMyInbox will help him create a network and getting his name known. He creates hand made beaded watch straps and products. Picture: Supplied
The meaning behind the intricate and colorful Maasai beaded jewelry
The colorful Maasai are well known in Kenya, however, some are also settled in Tanzania and are believed to be over 3,000 years old. The Maasai are considered to be one of East Africa’s most internationally well-known tourist attractions. Most of them practice nomadic pastoralism while others are working in the tourism sector, displaying their culture to tourists
Astoria artist preserves and showcases ‘very old treasures’
Intricate. Unique. Durably elegant. These are a few of the words that embody the hand-crafted jewelry made by Astoria artist Celeste Olivares.
Brothers share love for beaded crafts
African culture is the inspiration of the handmade beaded crafts created by brothers Talent Makochera, Evest and Chris Muchemwa, who turned their passion for art into a source of income.
Six American celebrities who’ve rocked Maasai prints
Maasai attire has become part of our everyday wear as many Kenyans rock beaded bracelets, waist beads and anklets. These colourful beads and shukas are something that many find irresistible including international celebrities.
Sunset that triggered a spiritual revolution
Working across a wide range of media, including drawings, sculpture, found objects, paper cut-outs, photography and video, she tackles the big issues head on.
Shimmering bead “paintings” by South African women on view at the Four Arts
The women who created the artwork in Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence “paint” with beads. Each “canvas” is composed of a myriad of tiny glass beads sewn into black cloth stretched onto a canvas backing. They shimmer in the light.