num_pages: 208
description: This essential survey of the bead renaissance of the 20th and early 21st Century will delight artists, designers, collectors, and historians interested in beads and/ or personal adornment. William L Allen, former Editor in Chief of National Geographic, created 185 dazzling photographs especially for this book. In the introduction Penelope Diamanti weaves the fascinating history of beads together with her own and other designers’ experiences and insights. Seven chapters organize the work by materials, cultural influences, and construction. Gemstones features magnificent jewelry made of semi-precious stone beads. The Africa and Asia chapters are infused with the mystery and diversity of cultures. Nature highlights the freshness and appeal of jewelry created with organic materials. Fiber and Metal explore new twists in texture and structure. Contempo serves a visual feast of designs created with modern art glass as well as an eclectic mix of found objects.
language: English
title: Beadazzled: Where Beads + Inspiration Meet
titlecomplete: Beadazzled: Where Beads + Inspiration Meet
genres: Jewellery
ratings_count: 8
publisher: 1st Impression Publishing