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.
This Jewelry Designer Uses Statement Earrings to Tell Stories
The earliest iteration of designer Areeayl Goodwin’s business began when she was 16, and would sell her jewelry out of a shoebox to friends at her high school. “I thought...
Student starts business selling traditional African waist beads
For me, being born in the United States, I feel like I’ve always [tried to] integrate African culture [into my style]
Chop, trim and a chat: hairdressers keep migrant communities woven together
Cyndi Amankwatia, the owner of African Braids and Beauty in Dandenong, says a hairdresser’s ability to connect with her customers is almost as important as the hairstyle itself.
Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council launches online Twilight Market
The Ballarat Regional Multicultural Council is preparing to launch an online platform to adapt its Twilight Market amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Artist paints her way to business success
In the initial stages of her business in 2015, Mwilaria displayed her jewellery and paintings on the walls of a timber retail shop where she worked.
Mother-Daughter Duo Follow Dream Of Creating Jewelry
Originally from South Africa, they both were always fascinated with the healing powers of gemstones and crystals, which helped them keep faith during that tough time. Those experiences prompted them, that one day they would incorporate natural gemstones and African beads into their jewelry.
Meet the Bead Man of Encinitas
If you’re a beader or a rockhound, you already know Beads, Crystals and More, a shop in the Lumberyard that’s been there for over two decades. And whoever you are,...
Teach a woman to bead…
EMPOWERMENT: The process of transforming traditional women beaders from making personal jewellery to beading at a professional standard for economic gain has not been easy.