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
“When we reach a milestone in our life, we as Lakotas decorate, do our beadwork and place our plume on them.”
From Seattle Times ● May 17, 2024
But when she tried her hand at drapo, which traditionally involved only sequins, she found that tambour and beadwork opened new possibilities in contour, depth and detail.
From New York Times ● Jan. 25, 2023
That girl was still going round from chair to chair selling beadwork, her hair curly, messy, grunge, but her face all smiles.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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