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Multi-cultural fusion of tribal diversity and excellent top end designers craft manship.
All original one-of-a-kind designs with premium glass seed beads and hand picked authentic antique components form
The West African Bead Trade since the 16 th cen.
INSPIRATION – TRADITIONAL AFRICAN TRIBAL ART/CRAFT
DOGON CULTURE - my favourite source of inspiration for my work.
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Unique range one of a kind designers range of neckaces - copyright/Milene Rust 2007
XHOSA/SHANGAAN/ZULU CULTURE
XHOSA EXAMPLE
Reference Books : 'The history of Beads: from 30,000 B.C. to the Present" by Lois S. Dubin
"Africa Adorned" by Angela Fisher "Collectible Beads: a Universal Aesthetic" by Robert K. Liu
"Magical Ancient Beads" by Jamey D. Allen
SHANGAAN EXAMPLES
BOZO EXAMPLE
LARGE SELECTION - COLOURS AND DESIGNS WITH TRIBAL REFERENCES
DESIGNERS HANDMADE BOXES
Milene Rust
SOUTH AFRICA
Please email or call skype +27(0)224923293 for more info regarding stock and prices.
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