What does beadwork mean?
Definitions for beadwork
ˈbidˌwɜrkbead·work
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Princeton's WordNet
beading, beadworknoun
ornamentation with beads
beading, bead, beadwork, astragalnoun
a beaded molding for edging or decorating furniture
Wiktionary
beadworknoun
Decorative work involving beads.
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Beadwork
Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another by stringing them onto a thread or thin wire with a sewing or beading needle or sewing them to cloth. Beads are produced in a diverse range of materials, shapes, and sizes, and vary by the kind of art produced. Most often, beadwork is a form of personal adornment (e.g. jewelry), but it also commonly makes up other artworks. Beadwork techniques are broadly divided into several categories, including loom and off-loom weaving, stringing, bead embroidery, bead crochet, bead knitting, and bead tatting.
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beadwork
Beadwork refers to the craft of creating decorative or functional items by stitching or sewing together beads onto a fabric, wire, or other surface. It involves the arrangement of beads in patterns and motifs, typically with the use of thread or needle, to create intricate designs and embellishments. Beadwork can encompass a wide range of techniques, materials, and styles, and has been practiced by various cultures throughout history for purposes such as adornment, ceremonial use, and storytelling.
Webster Dictionary
Beadworknoun
ornamental work in beads
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Beadwork
Beadwork is the art or craft of attaching beads to one another or to cloth, usually by the use of a needle and thread or soft, flexible wire. Most beadwork takes the form of jewelry or other personal adornment, but beads are also used in wall hangings and sculpture. Beadwork techniques are broadly divided into loom and off-loom weaving, stringing, bead embroidery, bead crochet, and bead knitting. Most cultures have employed beads for personal adornment. Archaeological records show that people made and used beads as long as 5,000 years ago. Beads have also been used for religious purposes, as good luck talismans, and as curative agents.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of beadwork in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of beadwork in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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