Because they are the oldest and most universal art form. No people are without them. Beads are or have been made in every country of the world. Yet, our focus is not on beads, but people.
People make, trade, use and loose beads.
Director of the Center for Bead Research . Well, you get the picture. See these pages for museums , universities and his current schedule . He sounds stuffy. Check out the site or ask nearly any bead society or anyone who has taken his workshops .