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OverviewLearn to make the beaded jewellery of the Maasai women of RedTribe, an enterprise that helps these women support themselves, their families, and their community Dive into the ancient Maasai tradition of beading, its history, and its purpose. African beaded jewellery is one of today's most popular trends in jewellery making, and in this book you'll learn from skilled Maasai artisans, who teach them to make 21 beaded designs as you read their personal stories. Using widely available and accessible materials and few tools, readers can make a variety of designs, from simple asymmetrical earrings to a complex geometrical cuff bracelet. The Maasai of the Loita Hills of Kenya established RedTribe Beadwork, a female empowerment enterprise in which the women create, market, and sell their beaded jewellery. Meet Melau, a young mother of five children; Nalepo, who supports her disabled husband and ten children; wise, gentle, and spiritual Nalotwesha; and many others who will inspire and teach you. All author proceeds from this book will go into developing RedTribe Beadwork and empowering the artisans. AUTHOR: Becca Marais, the founder of RedTribe Beadwork, lived alongside and worked with a team of Maasai women artisans for many years, bringing their beaded jewelry to the global market. She lives in Devon, England. 200 colour photographs Full Product DetailsAuthor: Becca Marais , RedTribePublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.590kg ISBN: 9780764365522ISBN 10: 0764365525 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 28 March 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSkillfully blends photography and instructions to teach readers . . . Valuable insights . . . [The artisans’] stories, among the most compelling aspects of the book, shed light on the richness of Maasai culture and its enduring traditions. -- Tauko Magazine Contemporary Maasai Beading invites readers to explore over 20 unique jewellery designs. Becca Marais skillfully blends photography and instructions to teach readers how to make jewellery inspired by Maasai artisans. In collaboration with her husband and their organization, RedTribe, Marais actively supports a community project in Kenya's Loita Hills, funding essential services such as education and healthcare through the sale of these exquisite pieces. A portion of the book's proceeds also supports community projects through RedTribe. The book opens with valuable insights into the origins of the project and introduces the artisans behind the jewellery. Their stories, among the most compelling aspects of the book, shed light on the richness of Maasai culture and its enduring traditions. The book explores new designs created specifically for the project. While the techniques remain strongly rooted in the practice of Maasai jewellery-making, Marais doesn't delve into the specific connection between these new designs and Maasai traditions. Readers can, however, reflect on the cultural significance of each piece presented in the book, which is intricately woven into Maasai culture and likely holds specific meanings for the artisans. -- Mila Moisio, Tauko Magazine Skillfully blends photography and instructions to teach readers . . . Valuable insights . . . [The artisans'] stories, among the most compelling aspects of the book, shed light on the richness of Maasai culture and its enduring traditions.--Tauko Magazine Contemporary Maasai Beading invites readers to explore over 20 unique jew-ellery designs. Becca Marais skillfully blends photography and instructions to teach readers how to make jewellery inspired by Maasai artisans. In collaboration with her husband and their or-ganization, RedTribe, Marais actively supports a community project in Kenya's Loita Hills, funding essential services such as education and healthcare through the sale of these exquisite pieces. A por-tion of the book's proceeds also supports community projects through RedTribe. The book opens with valuable insights into the origins of the project and introduces the artisans behind the jewellery. Their stories, among the most compelling aspects of the book, shed light on the richness of Maasai culture and its enduring traditions. The book explores new designs created specifically for the project. While the techniques remain strongly rooted in the practice of Maasai jewellery-making, Marais doesn't delve into the specific connection between these new designs and Maasai traditions. Readers can, however, reflect on the cultural sig-nificance of each piece presented in the book, which is intricately woven into Maasai culture and likely holds specific meanings for the artisans.--Mila Moisio, Tauko Magazine Author InformationBecca Marais, the founder of RedTribe Beadwork, lived alongside and worked with a team of Maasai women artisans for many years, bringing their beaded jewelry to the global market. She lives in Devon, England. https://www.RedTribe.org Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |