beadwork
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of beadwork
Example Sentences
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The goal isn’t to displace us, but to import communal artistry — Kenyan wood and beadwork can be found in the pathways, resting spaces and more — as a show of admiration rather than imitation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Throughout there are animal wood carvings and beadwork, the latter often hung from sculptures made of tree branches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2026
Elders tell stories from the rocking chairs on the porch, children play in the woods nearby, and vendors sell beadwork and clothing.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
The challenge will be translating these delicate structures of beadwork, textiles and paint into four weatherproof sculptures that will gaze upon museum visitors from their plinths above Fifth Avenue.
From New York Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
You stared at the waves before settling down on a wooden crate and starting your beadwork.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
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