My earliest pieces of jewelry were
slightly southwestern in style. It is the tribal element in
southwestern that is so appealing to me. Along the way I have discovered other
tribal styles including Hill Tribe silver, Peruvian ceramic, Asian mala, Indonesian
glass. I love them all!
My personal favorite for variety, vivid colors and
imaginative use of shape are the African beads. Primitive hand painted Krobo
beads are captivating and full of personality. Brass beads are cast using the
same method for a thousand years and maintain that ancient character. Large and
small trade beads (originally from Europe) in bright colors have circulated
within tribal Africa for hundreds of years.
These amazing African beads are now becoming more readily accessible, and
they inspire me to go more and more tribal.
Gloria Ewing
Rustic Copper & Trade Bead Earrings
Saturday Morning by Gloria Ewing
Yellow Sweater $390 - Henry Christ, Boot Cut Jeans $100 - Rock Revival,
