American Indian Beadwork

A true art form, American Indian beadwork can be found on a number of different objects and items of clothing, as well as jewelry. Although you may be familiar with American Indian beadwork from the past, the intricate designs you see today are surprisingly unexpected for this type of craft. Therefore, not only is American Indian beadwork quite stunning, it is a magnificent tribute to their culture.

You will more than likely come across some interesting and unexpected colors and designs when shopping for items that boast American Indian beadwork. These interesting pieces, with arrangements that are not commonly associated with traditional American Indian beadwork, are sure to please those of all tastes.

Purses

When it comes to purses, Native American beadwork designs usually meant the material was made of suede, embellished with blue turquoise stones. However, when shopping for such items nowadays, you will be in for a surprise.

These days, when shopping for Native American beadwork purses, you might come across one with a symmetrical design with black and white flowers, or perhaps one that looks as though it comes straight out of the Victorian era (with subtle Native American details) where each flower has a yellow center and the purse is adorned with soft tassels.

Jewelry

American Indian beadwork jewelry is very popular. With beadwork that is intricately and tightly constructed, the turquoise and sterling silver jewelry of today is quite unique.

Although some of the Native American beadwork necklaces of today appear to be solid in structure, once you take a closer look you'll see that their delicate beading designs are actually close knit and carefully constructed. One necklace, for example, is magnificently constructed with a yellow center that fades into orange then red and finally fades into black. From a distance, the necklace appears to be a starburst.

Baby Booties

For many folks, a favorite piece of American Indian beadwork is a pair of baby booties. Since one pair may take as much as a year to create, many beadwork artists make them only upon request. Now here's a pair of booties that would catch your attention: A pair of tiny moccasins that have red and white beads to create a stark contrast, along with striking red roses and deep green leaves on top, and an intricate design in matching colors surrounding the outer border of the little shoes. Now these little moccasins are truly works of art.

With the new look and new attitude in American Indian beadwork, whatever it is you are looking for -- baby booties, clothing, jewelry, or purses, you are sure to find something to suit your taste.