A history told in beads

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Beading and beaded ornaments were part of the Indus civilization. The ancient tradition of beading is still continued in Pakistan where a collector can obtain quality replicas of originals. A bead-drilling demonstration was part of an exhibit on artifacts of the Indus Valley.

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A new spin on Kentucky crafts

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Linda Fifield uses a netting stitch to link glass seed beads into basketlike vessels with intricate patterns. Her artistic inspiration from her Appalachian roots, her career and her growing reputation in the crafts movement are discussed.

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Listening to the stone

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Jewelry designer Diannah Beauregard believes in listening to her stones during the cutting process to know what has to be done next. She claims that each stone possesses its own unique qualities and living library of knowledge.

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