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“It’s an older piece that was an entry for a show,” Sandra says. In previous collections, Jamie has also used Sandra’s beadwork patterns and printed them onto her silk scarves.

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

She designed this beadwork pattern for her community to keep busy throughout new COVID-19 restrictions. (Submitted by Jessica Hernandez) ...

And Métis beadwork patterns incorporate imagery from nature, such as flowers. Octopus bags were carried by Metis men to store the needed supplies to start fires.

This includes the central feature of the belt worn by Lopez, a Sun and Fire medallion, beaded by Amerman. Amerman started with a sun pattern, a design found in lots of old pieces of Choctaw pottery.

Meanwhile, his beaded cuffs, which come in various geometric designs, sometimes lined with Kevlar ballistic fabric, are some of his best-sellers. “I try to blend both traditional and high fashion.