Learn to make the beaded jewellery of the Maasai women of RedTribe, an enterprise that helps these women support themselves, their families, and their community Dive into the ancient Maasai tradition of beading, its history, and its purpose. African beaded jewellery is one of today's most popular trends in jewellery making, and in this book you'll learn from skilled Maasai artisans, who teach them to make 21 beaded designs as you read their personal stories. Using widely available and accessible materials and few tools, readers can make a variety of designs, from simple asymmetrical earrings to a complex geometrical cuff bracelet. The Maasai of the Loita Hills of Kenya established RedTribe Beadwork, a female empowerment enterprise in which the women create, market, and sell their beaded jewellery. Meet Melau, a young mother of five children; Nalepo, who supports her disabled husband and ten children; wise, gentle, and spiritual Nalotwesha; and many others who will inspire and teach you. All author proceeds from this book will go into developing RedTribe Beadwork and empowering the artisans. AUTHOR: Becca Marais, the founder of RedTribe Beadwork, lived alongside and worked with a team of Maasai women artisans for many years, bringing their beaded jewelry to the global market. She lives in Devon, England. 200 colour photographs
