Glass beading traditions across Africa are deeply rooted in local cultures, showcasing sophisticated, distinct and dynamic practices that have thrived for millennia.

Czech glass houses have been producing beads since at least the 16th century, and glass beads slowly replaced the seeds previously used in South African beading.

Choosing the right beads is crucial in African bead weaving. Glass beads are preferred for their bright colors and strength. ...

Detroit - Inside an old building adorned with a bright eye-catching mural made of beads on Detroit’s west side is a man who tells stories about the history of African beads. Olayami Dabls, 73 ...

Olayami Dabls, founder of Detroit’s MBAD African Bead Museum, is the Kresge Eminent Artist for 2022. The award, presented by the Kresge Foundation, includes $50,000 in recognition of lifetime ...

Detroit — It was 22 years ago that artist Olayami Dabls was gifted a row of townhouses on the city’s west side to house his extensive African bead and artifact collection. Within those ...

A building owned by Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum will face emergency demolition in the next week, but the museum itself will not be affected.

Another, the middle unit, holds the museum’s massive complete collection as well as office space. Demolition at Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum building in Detroit on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

The Giles & Brother designer has sourced vintage African beads in summery sherbet colors and threaded them in wafer-like stacks on simple silver chains to make a beautiful glass bead necklace.

A building owned by Dabls Mbad African Bead Museum will face emergency demolition in the next week, but the museum itself will not be affected.