NDEBELE BEADWORK, SOUTH AFRICA

BRIDAL TRAINS

Photographs © Bobbi Hamill

NDEBELE, Beadwork, South Africa

Bridal Train 1, 40.5" l. x 5.25" w., $300, SOLD
Bridal Train 2, 60" l. x 8" w., SOLD
Bridal Train 3, 64" l. x 10.5" w., $600, SOLD

These beaded veils are given as gifts to the brides who wear them on their wedding day.

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"MOTHERS TEARS"

The beaded pieces below have been sold and are left here for reference and educational purposes.

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Photographs © Bobbi Hamill

NDEBELE, Beadwork, South Africa

Mother's Tears Strip 1, 54" l. x 1.5" w., $100, SOLD
Mother's Tears Strip 2, 56" l. x 2" w., $125, SOLD
Mother's Tears Strip 3, 58" l. x 2" w., $150, SOLD

These beaded strips, called Mother's Tears are worn by women to signify the tears they cry as their sons become men.

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