African beadwork makes a great, colorful addition to both home decor and your latest fashion statements! These authentic pieces of beaded African art reflect fine traditional craftsmanship. They also represent great resilience and creativity. Current offerings include beadwork from Nigeria and Ghana.
Handmade Yoruba beadwork offers a classic African look for colorful home decor! Beading has been an important part of Yoruba culture for two thousand years, and the passing of skills within artisan families has kept this vibrant artwork alive in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Beaded crowns, footstools, pouches and other works of art still signify high social status.