How Do You Make A Zulu Bead Necklace?
The Zulu are a large ethnic group in South Africa that is full of rich history and strong tradition. The Zulu culture has taken many of its important values and worked them into the beautiful beaded jewelry. Zulu beadwork is full of hidden meaning and tradition that is not typically understood by the casual admirer. Zulu necklaces are worn to convey information about the wearer. For example, a Zulu necklace can communicate if a wearer is looking for a mate, what family the wearer has and where the wearer is from. Every Zulu necklace has some degree of romanticism attached to it. For this reason, it is not considered appropriate to accept a necklace from a close family member. There is also significant variety in the intricacy of the jewelry. Some necklaces are quite plain and others are very complicated. A simple Zulu bead necklace is easy to make and a beautiful addition to a jewelry collection. Cut a length of beading wire that is approximately 20 inches long. String one crimp bead o
