Mongolian forehead band
"i see turquoise at either end, and enamelled silver. The orange beads appear to be furnace-wound glass, with such big holes- is the centre panel carved bone?"
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SUNDAY- Bead Fair in West London -Last minute reminder-
Started this discussion. Last reply by ethnic adornment Oct 6, 2012. 3 Replies 0 Likes
the most interesting bead fair of the year -in UK on Sunday 7th october!lots of wonderful antique, ethnic, unusual beads and jewellery and know-how, all under one roof.do come and say hello if you…Continue
announcing -Bead Fair 2012 Sunday 7 Oct -Bead Society of Great Britain
Started this discussion. Last reply by Stefany Tomalin Sep 20, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Bead Society of Great Britain 23rd Annual Beadwork and Bead Fair 2012Europe's finest bead fairOur Bead Fair consists of vendors…Continue
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Stefany Tomalin commented on Peter Hoesli's photo
Necklace - Yemen
"Hello I am very interested to learn what is specific about traditional metal etc. jewellery from Yemen that distinguishes it from rather similar items that might be Moroccan or gulf area bedouin or Afghanistan, etc? I only know the historic ornate…"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Fernando Chy's photo
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"Can you tell us anything about this bead? Size, weight, possible material -stone, pottery? Where found? Was it with others?"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Akkie's photo
Perfume bottle Multan Pakistan
"i am guessing that the elegant enamelled container has recently been threaded together with those beads as i recognise some of the wound blue and green ones and 2 with random splashes of colours, as what are often called "hebron" or…"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Peter Hoesli's photo
Decoration for Turban - Ottoman
"the second link didnt connect in my previous message- its:
another Peru silver Tupu"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Peter Hoesli's photo
Decoration for Turban - Ottoman
"from a quick search...here are links-
peru item listed in auction
another Peru silver Tupu"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Peter Hoesli's photo
Decoration for Turban - Ottoman
"it would be interesting to see any similar definitely Ottoman silver jewellery items or turban pins to compare, and I shall try to find any other fully identified examples from Peru illustrated. maybe others have documented examples to show?
if you…"
Joost Daalder commented on Stefany Tomalin's photo
peru-peacocks
"These are certainly interesting, in part because the notion of a peacock as we see it here is very odd indeed. That, I would have thought, does *not* make it likely that these pieces come from the same place as Peter's, as the imagery is…"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Stefany Tomalin's photo
peru-peacocks
"this is interesting because i am pretty sure yours is also Peruvian which makes it very unusual and rare..."
Peter Hoesli commented on Stefany Tomalin's photo
peru-peacocks
"These are very nice pins. I really love the way they have worked them, incorporating other animal parts into it. Great! Well, peacocks are not only revered in South America but also Asia, including India and the Middle East. When I have been working…"
Stefany Tomalin commented on Stefany Tomalin's photo
peru-peacocks
"the heads look a bit like kangaroos but in fact they represent peacocks with beaks, or some other bird that has an impressive fan-like tail and a crest.
either side below the feet of the big one are foliage flowers and small birds.
the smaller…"
Thelma commented on Stefany Tomalin's photo
peru-peacocks
"Yes, the relationship between these pins and Peter's is very interesting. The legs and feet of the peacocks are engraved in a similar way. But the craftsmanship on the turban pin seems excellent. If it is from South America, I wonder…"
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peru-peacocks
these are brooch pins.the left hand one is 16cm top to bottom.They are a typical style from Peru- the coin is a half Sol de Oro, Banco Central de Reserva de Peru. 19?? the hole obscures the year date.I think they were pins for cloaks, assembled from…
Personal stuff -I teach threading + knotting classes especially for antique and ethnic bead jewellery
(post me a message for contact details=)
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Author- Lecturer -Consultant -Bead Identification Roadshows.
Specialist in Rare, Unusual Collectable Beads and Beadwork.
Expert Bead Threading Tuition.
br/>Founder member: Bead Society of Great Britain:
http://www.beadsociety.org.uk
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“Beads-L” bead research email discussion group:
To join or leave Beads-L List OR to access Beads-L Archives:
http://groups.google.com/group/beads-l/topics
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Visit the new Global Interactive Bead Database, pictures, information and forums:
http://bead-database.org/
CONSULT the GLOSSARY of BEAD TERMS written by myself at:
http://www.bead-database.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=33
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The Bead Study Trust:
http://www.beadstudytrust.org.uk/index.html
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Author- Lecturer -Consultant -Bead Identification Roadshows.
Specialist in Rare, Unusual Collectable Beads and Beadwork.
Expert Bead Threading Tuition.
br/>Founder member: Bead Society of Great Britain:
http://www.beadsociety.org.uk
*****************************************************
“Beads-L” bead research email discussion group:
To join or leave Beads-L List OR to access Beads-L Archives:
http://groups.google.com/group/beads-l/topics
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Visit the new Global Interactive Bead Database, pictures, information and forums:
http://bead-database.org/
CONSULT the GLOSSARY of BEAD TERMS written by myself at:
http://www.bead-database.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=6&Itemid=33
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The Bead Study Trust:
http://www.beadstudytrust.org.uk/index.html
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bead threading and knotting classes in London, basic and advanced
Posted on April 22, 2012 at 11:50 1 Comment 0 Likes
BEAD THREADING & KNOTTING CLASSES, BASIC & ADVANCED, 2 separate days.
These dates are on offer for the basic class: May 2nd, 9th, 17th, June 13th, 16th, and 17th for the advanced class. Most people are just happy to do the basic class, which runs from 11am-about 4.30. Other dates may be arranged. Minimum for a class: 3 students.Continue
Classes £65.- per day. Please email for more…
THREADING & KNOTTING TECHNIQUES for designing and repairs-
Posted on November 16, 2011 at 15:49 1 Comment 1 Like
Put your ethnic beads together so the jewellery components will last-
Its noticeable many of the bead necklaces people have made for selling appear to be on stiff cable. Although its easy to use, this is not usually the best material for threading, specially for the ethnic beads which may have very large or tiny crooked holes...
I teach a number of different methods using very reliable threads and also knotting which gives a piece a nice soft authentic drape and feel, and…
help wanted please- costume for an african heroine of the 1800's
Posted on August 1, 2011 at 1:16 11 Comments 0 Likes
A friend is costuming a short film and wants to represent "yaa Asantewaa" a queen mother and special legendary heroine of the 1800's in Kumasi.
She only found one hazy B+W photo portrait.
my guess is shiny Gold in quantity, multiple big bead bracelets, and maybe yellow+red bicone King beads? Obvious Krobo powder glass hadnt been developed yet.
If we get a grip on a big theme then we can improvise details to create the look-
Suggestions please!
She only found one hazy B+W photo portrait.
my guess is shiny Gold in quantity, multiple big bead bracelets, and maybe yellow+red bicone King beads? Obvious Krobo powder glass hadnt been developed yet.
If we get a grip on a big theme then we can improvise details to create the look-
Suggestions please!
new photos? -please *always* remember to indicate dimensions -either in the pic or the caption-
Posted on July 24, 2011 at 21:49 0 Comments 0 Likes
request to people posting new photos of their latest gorgeous things- -please *always* remember to indicate dimensions -either in the pic or the caption!!
Comment Wall (17 comments)
- At 11:22 on October 9, 2012,
ethnic adornment said… Hi Stefany, I live in Barcelona.
- At 5:38 on September 2, 2012,
ahmad said… thank you..it was nice hearing from you.
- At 8:25 on February 22, 2012,
Clare Maxwell-Hudson said… great to hear from you. Best wishes Clare
- At 15:03 on November 27, 2011,
manish khavadiya said… dear stefany thanks for the encouragement,we are not from Jaipur but Delhi.just starting the stones business.your eye to see the stone is very good and we appreciate it very much.
- At 8:02 on September 5, 2011,
Thelma said… - Thanks Stefany. It sounds like a realy interesting event.
- At 14:10 on September 4, 2011, Thelma said…
- Hi Stefani, Thanks for the note about the AGM. I'm afraid I couldn't manage it but I'll try to get to the Bead Fair at the beginning of October.
- At 22:05 on August 22, 2011,
Chantal said… Hi Stefany,
Probably not me as I rarely went as far as the bridge and I was not collecting beads at the time.
ANYWAY Its lovely browsing through all your beads sites. Thanks.
- At 20:46 on August 21, 2011, Chantal said…
Hi Stefany, many thanks for naming me as a friend.
Portobello Rd? I used to go there a lot and I visited lots of shops........I havent been there for a while. What sort of things were you specifically selling? At the time I was buying Middle Eastern prints......Now as you can see I have moved to ethnic/tribal North African jewels and artifacts.
Thank you again. Chantal
- At 11:39 on August 18, 2011,
SARAH CORBETT said… Hi Stefany,
I have just recieved my copies of the bsgb journals and am enjoying reading them. I have placed a link onto the front page of this site to the bsgb site. I hope that it will be helpful.
Warmest wishes and thank you for your support
Sarah
- At 12:25 on August 11, 2011,
laxmi prasad shahi said… - thanks for comment !! I mean, I have read about your jewelly of Tibetan so I tell you about Tibetan jewelry . if you need this book only. but not sure its book not get easy.
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