The recent unearthing of ancient African beads has shed new light on the extensive trading systems that existed some 4,000 years ago. These discoveries have expanded our knowledge of international ...

Metal bangles are another popular choice when it comes to African jewelry. Crafted from brass, copper, or silver, these ...

When it comes to beautiful jewelries, perhaps Africa is best known for its ‘handmade’ beautiful bead work. African beads are exquisite works of art. Beads are often worn while expressing art for ...

African bead trader, Ebrima Kabba, returns to Discoveries, 1315 Bardstown Road, for his 15th annual Trade Beads Show. Kabba's tubs of unique tribal beads will line the interior of Discoveries. Tubs ...

Every week, African Start-Up follows entrepreneurs in various countries across the continent to see how they are working to make their business dreams become reality. It takes a lot of guts to choose ...

Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...

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