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“Our colours are our story.”
About
Naserian coordinates 40 women who bead for local ceremonies and international orders. She documents the meaning of patterns for younger generations.
Key information
Country
Kenya
Region
Kajiado
Craft
Maasai beadwork
Years of practice
18 years
Languages
Maa/Swahili/English
Goals
Preserve, Collaborate
Materials & techniques
Materials
- Glass beads
Worked by hand in Kajiado.
Other crafts using glass beads → - Leather
Worked by hand in Kajiado.
Other crafts using leather →
Techniques
- Beading
Part of Maasai beadwork practice.
From challenges to innovations
Challenges
- Copies sold to tourists
Existing innovations
- Cooperative online shop
From one hand to another
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