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Bead Collection (#54)

"Beads: A Global Tapestry of Culture and Beauty" From the vibrant streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico to the ancient walls of Ohrid's Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church

Background imageBead Collection: Magnetic cell-sorting balls, SEM

Magnetic cell-sorting balls, SEM
Magnetic cell-sorting balls. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of magnetic balls used to select cells in a process known as magnetic flow sorting

Background imageBead Collection: Chromatin beads, artwork

Chromatin beads, artwork
Chromatin beads. Computer artwork of strands of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, purple) coiled around histone cores (red) to form the less condensed form of chromatin

Background imageBead Collection: DNA

DNA. Computer artwork of a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule (right) and a historical drawing of a male figure by Leonardo da Vinci (1453-1519)

Background imageBead Collection: Dew on a spider web

Dew on a spider web
Dew drops on a spider web

Background imageBead Collection: FILM STILL: FOTUNE TELLING. A scene from the silent film The Great Love

FILM STILL: FOTUNE TELLING. A scene from the silent film The Great Love

Background imageBead Collection: NAVAJO MAN, c1913. Many Goats, a Navajo man, wearing a headband and a silver squash blossom necklace

NAVAJO MAN, c1913. Many Goats, a Navajo man, wearing a headband and a silver squash blossom necklace. Photograph by Roland Reed, c1913

Background imageBead Collection: SARAH WINNEMUCCA (1844-1891). Native American Paiute educator and activist

SARAH WINNEMUCCA (1844-1891). Native American Paiute educator and activist

Background imageBead Collection: WISHRAM BRIDE, c1910. Half-length portrait of a Wishram (Tlakluit) bride with braids

WISHRAM BRIDE, c1910. Half-length portrait of a Wishram (Tlakluit) bride with braids, wearing a beaded headdress with Chinese coins, dentalium shell earrings and beaded buckskin dress

Background imageBead Collection: Africa, Egypt, Cairo. Khan al-Khalili bazaar, colorful beads for sale at popular market

Africa, Egypt, Cairo. Khan al-Khalili bazaar, colorful beads for sale at popular market

Background imageBead Collection: Egypt, Cairo, Gold and fiance beaded necklace, Tomb of Tutankhamun, Cairo Museum

Egypt, Cairo, Gold and fiance beaded necklace, Tomb of Tutankhamun, Cairo Museum

Background imageBead Collection: Bead Seller, Constantinople

Bead Seller, Constantinople
A seller of strings of beads, Constantinople

Background imageBead Collection: Izmir, Turkey - Jewish bead seller

Izmir, Turkey - Jewish bead seller
Jewish bead sellers at the market in Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Background imageBead Collection: Young Bedouin Girl - Tunisia

Young Bedouin Girl - Tunisia
A young Bedouin Girl from Tunisia

Background imageBead Collection: Hand Banner Screen

Hand Banner Screen
French design for a hand banner screen, on Berlin tent, with cross-stitch and bead work

Background imageBead Collection: Bonnets & Hats 1860S

Bonnets & Hats 1860S
Hat designs by Mademoiselle Herst: a flat shaped hat tied to the head with broad lappets or bonnet strings. Trimmed with lace, ribbon, artificial flowers & beaded fringing

Background imageBead Collection: Sri Lankan woman with Buddhist prayer beads, Paris, France, Europe

Sri Lankan woman with Buddhist prayer beads, Paris, France, Europe

Background imageBead Collection: Bellows and coffee grinders for sale at Souq al-Hamidiyya

Bellows and coffee grinders for sale at Souq al-Hamidiyya, Old Citys main covered market, Damascus, Syria, Middle East

Background imageBead Collection: Cowries, beads and buttons

Cowries, beads and buttons, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey, Asia Minor, Eurasia

Background imageBead Collection: Curios and Zulu bead necklaces

Curios and Zulu bead necklaces, South Africa, Africa

Background imageBead Collection: Beads and weavings for sale on the Marine Parade

Beads and weavings for sale on the Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, Africa

Background imageBead Collection: Necklaces on a market stall in the Cloth Hall on Main Market Square

Necklaces on a market stall in the Cloth Hall on Main Market Square (Rynek Glowny), Krakow (Cracow), Poland, Europe

Background imageBead Collection: Beads, Oaxaca

Beads, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Background imageBead Collection: Jewellery, Gioielli Tuareg

Jewellery, Gioielli Tuareg, Southwest desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Background imageBead Collection: Close-up of Samburu decorative beads

Close-up of Samburu decorative beads, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageBead Collection: Person wearing masked carnival costume

Person wearing masked carnival costume, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Background imageBead Collection: Close-up of beads used as a rosary for prayers or as a pastime, Komboloi, Cyprus, Europe

Close-up of beads used as a rosary for prayers or as a pastime, Komboloi, Cyprus, Europe

Background imageBead Collection: Souvenirs, Jokhang Square, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Souvenirs, Jokhang Square, Lhasa, Tibet, China, Asia

Background imageBead Collection: CLOAK & ROBE 1914

CLOAK & ROBE 1914
Mantle with a yoke, voluminous sleeves & fur trim & close fitting hat with aigrette; white tunic dress with beaded epaulettes, tunic & bead fringe hem




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"Beads: A Global Tapestry of Culture and Beauty" From the vibrant streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico to the ancient walls of Ohrid's Sveti Jovan at Kaneo Church, beads have woven their way into the fabric of our world. These tiny treasures tell stories that transcend borders and connect us all. In Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a sweetlip fish gracefully swims over a sea fan adorned with delicate beads, showcasing nature's own artistry. Meanwhile, in Michigan's Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Upper Tahquamenon Falls cascades in breathtaking autumn hues, reflecting the beauty found even in the smallest details. The Southwest echoes with Native American heritage as Indian Market showcases intricate beadwork alongside traditional crafts. And on Scotland's Isle of Skye, early light bathes The Quiraing in an ethereal glow - a reminder that even amidst rugged landscapes, there is elegance to be found. Traveling further east brings us to Kenya's jungles where members of the Maasai tribe don stunning costumes adorned with colorful beads near their humble huts. In Senegal's Abene village, a Muslim man finds solace and connection through his prayer beads - symbols of devotion and spirituality. Beads also grace Lublin women from Poland who proudly wear them as expressions of tradition and identity. From Mali to Venezuela, these captivating adornments are cherished by people across continents; like angel falls plunging from towering cliffs or Canaima National Park’s lush wilderness – they inspire awe wherever they go. Whether it be for cultural significance or personal style statements; whether adorning jewelry or intricately crafted artworks – beads serve as timeless reminders that beauty can be found everywhere if we take time to appreciate it. So let us celebrate this universal language that transcends boundaries and unites humanity through its shimmering threads.