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Shoppers enjoyed Russell paintings, Remington sculptures, and Native pottery, baskets and beadwork while browsing for slacks and dresses.
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Intricate beadwork embroidered the neckline of the gown, and followed through to the front placket and the waistline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
His colorful wardrobe—filled with cool prints, beadwork jewelry, and lots of sleeveless shirts—is built from thrifted pieces, as well as contemporary Indigenous designers like Jamie Okuma.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Braiding patterns and adornments, such as intricate beadwork or coins, were used to communicate a person’s place within the community, while specific styles and decorations were used to signify whether a woman is married or single.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Intricate beadwork embroidered the neckline of the gown, and followed through to the front placket and the waistline.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
His colorful wardrobe—filled with cool prints, beadwork jewelry, and lots of sleeveless shirts—is built from thrifted pieces, as well as contemporary Indigenous designers like Jamie Okuma.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Braiding patterns and adornments, such as intricate beadwork or coins, were used to communicate a person’s place within the community, while specific styles and decorations were used to signify whether a woman is married or single.
—Essence, 23 Nov. 2025
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“Beadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beadwork. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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beadwork
noun
bead·work
ˈbēd-ˌwərk 
: ornamental work made of beads
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