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Herringbone Stitch
Also known as the Ndebele stitch, this technique creates a herringbone pattern and is used by the Ndebele people of Southern Africa.
Beaded Rosettes
Small, round beadwork pieces often used to adorn clothing or accessories, linked to Native American decorative traditions.
Cellini Spiral
An advanced tubular peyote stitch pattern that produces a unique dimensional spiral effect.
Czech Spiral
A beading technique that utilizes Czech glass beads to create a twisting spiral pattern, renowned for its bright and colorful appearance.
Contemporary Geometric Beadwork
A modern approach to beadwork that emphasizes the use of geometric shapes and often involves 3D bead weaving techniques.
Peyote Stitch
A type of off-loom bead weaving technique that has been used in Native American beadwork for centuries.
Tubular Ndebele
A variation of the traditional herringbone stitch that creates a rounded, tube-like structure, associated with the Ndebele culture.
Appliqué Beadwork
A technique where beads are attached to the surface of another material, commonly used in Native American and tribal art.
Native American Fringe
A decorative beadwork technique used to add draping strands to the edges of garments or accessories.
Brick Stitch
A bead weaving technique that results in a fabric-like texture with beads aligned in a staggered, brick-like pattern.
Right Angle Weave
A flexible beadwork technique that creates a soft fabric-like texture, allowing various kinds of shapes and designs.
Picot Edging
A beading technique that adds decorative loops or edges to beadwork, giving a finished and ornamental look.
Bead Pointillism
A style that creates images or designs through the use of small, distinct beads much like pointillism in painting.
African Helix
A stitch technique that creates a spiraling beadwork pattern, originating from African beadwork traditions.
Russian Spiral
A tubular beadwork technique that creates a helical, spiral pattern often used in making beaded ropes or bracelets.
Square Stitch
Resembles the look of woven fabric and is traditionally used by various indigenous tribes; known for its strong and sturdy design.
Loom Beadwork
A weaving technique where beads are sewn together using a loom to create a tight, tapestry-like fabric of beads.
Chevron Chain
Characterized by V-shaped patterns, this design is popular across different cultures and is often used in jewelry and decoration.
Gourd Stitch
Also known as peyote stitch, this technique is used in Native American beadwork to wrap cylindrical objects like the stems of gourds.
Rope Stitch
A beading stitch that creates a thick, rope-like structure, ideal for making necklaces and bracelets.
Bead Knitting
A method that integrates beads into knitted fabric, creating a textured and decorative appearance.
Netting
A technique that creates an open, net-like structure, widely used across many cultures for decorative purposes.
Bead Crochet
Combining crochet techniques with beadwork to create intricate patterns, this technique is used around the world in various forms.
Tubular Peyote
A variation of the peyote stitch that works into a tube, often used for making amulet bags or decorative coverings.
Oglala Butterfly
A stitch technique that results in a butterfly-like design, commonly found in Lakota Sioux beadwork.
Daisy Chain
A simple, fun pattern featuring a chain of daisies, widely used in both traditional and contemporary beadwork designs.
St. Petersburg Chain
A beadwork technique resulting in a strong and flexible chain, believed to have originated in Russia.
Bead Embroidery
A technique where beads are sewn onto fabric to create decorative patterns, commonly used in both traditional and contemporary fashion.
Double St. Petersburg Chain
An embellished version of the St. Petersburg chain, this intricate pattern doubles back on itself for a more complex design.
Huichol Beadwork
A traditional form of bead art from the Huichol people of Mexico, known for its vibrant colors and spiritual representations.
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