When I think of beads I think of Africa – South Africa to be exact. There is nothing the Zulu can’t make with beads. They sit in Durban, next to the sea on the sidewalk, and the work their miracles with beads: Long beads, thin beads, round beads, small beads, and large beads – Beads of every shape or size. Some beads go into the making of placemats, table mats, doormats or pot covers. Most beads, though, go into the making of Jewelry, and most go into the making of bead earrings.
The Western world also has a history with beads. Neanderthal man is the earliest we find in bead history. These were discovered in France and dated back as far as 38 000 BCE. They were pendants and earrings made from grooved teeth and bones. Other findings include prayer beads dated back to the Middle Ages which are still in use in the Roman Catholic Church today. Also, the “eye bead” was used to meet the age-old need for “protection against evil” – Which is where the saying “evil eye” comes from. The “eye beads” served as protective amulets as it looks like there are eyes on the beads that can see in every direction. They...
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