The relics unearthed from Silla tombs and temple sites overwhelm viewers not only in quality but also in quantity. While ...

Beadwork represents an important aspect of Peranakan material culture distinctive for its intricate craftsmanship and colourful glass seed beads (manek potong). Deterioration of certain beads in the ...

A look at glass bead crush and stress testing, showing how jewelry materials are checked for durability and everyday wear ...

Designers are again embracing a style that dates back to antiquity. By Libby Banks With its bows, tiny shells, and glass flowers and hearts, Yona Kohen’s beaded jewelry requires a shift of aesthetic ...

Glass beading traditions across Africa are deeply rooted in local cultures, showcasing sophisticated, distinct and dynamic practices that have thrived for millennia. Like this work from the Cameroon ...

Excavations conducted between 2010 and 2012 at Magoro Hill, a site in South Africa’s Limpopo Province frequented or intermittently occupied by African farming communities since the first millennium AD ...

Pavement markings are installed to keep pilots, motorists, and pedestrians safe. The need for safety increases even more at night. One way contractors can increase the visibility of pavement markings ...

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A Sangam-era furnace used for glass bead manufacture at Kadalmangalam near Uthiramerur in Kancheepuram district (L) and glass beads in different shapes and colours Researchers say it could have been a ...