A quick check on what’s in and what’s not in the textile jewellery scene will reveal the craftsmen’s fascination with beads and bead embroidery design. The use of beads on many textile jewellery show no signs of diminishing, rather its popularity continues to grow.

The beads that are used in textile jewellery making are based on different materials. Some of the more popular beads are crafted from glass and gemstones. And some of these beads are made from wood, shells and clay. Often the choice of materials for the beads may depend on its application, and on what types of garments or jewelries the will be used. Beads are made into different jewelries known in the markets as the beaded jewelries. Some of the pieces that are crafted using beads are necklaces, bracelets and rings. Belts and earrings are also made using these beads.

Beads that are used in jewelry making may vary in sizes. The smallest types of beads are what the artisans call the seed beads. These things are the ones used for the woven style of most beaded jewelries that are available in the market. These small beads are also used in embroidery. The beads are often incorporated in the fabric backings in order to craft collar neck pieces and bracelets. Though the practice of bed making is old which dates back to the Victorian era, the use of these beads for textile jewellery is making its mark in the scene once again. Bead making and the creation of highly personalized beaded textile jewellery are also practiced by many cultures, particularly African cultures.