The Art of Beadwork by Valerie Hector
Written by renowned jewellery designer Valerie Hector, this book introduces readers to the quality, diversity, and artistry of both and ancient and modern beadwork from around the world. Readers will learn to recognize characteristics such as colour, design, and dimension. This book guides readers through 24 exquisite projects inspired by museum-quality examples from cultures in four geographic regions: Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, including beaded necklaces, earrings, pendants, pins, bracelets, hair ornaments, and bags.
Valerie Hector is a brand name for high-quality beaded jewellery and is thought by many in the field to have invented the fine craft category of beadwork jewellery. A noted expert on beaded textiles; she has examined hundreds of pieces for major museums around the world and gives lectures on the history of Asian and African beadwork
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| ISBN 13 | 9780823003075 |
| ISBN 10 | 0823003078 |
| Title | The Art of Beadwork |
| Author | Valerie Hector |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Watson-Guptill Publications |
| Year published | 2005-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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