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From: "Becky Horne" <>
Subject: Re: [ZA] Traditional African Beadwork
Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2003 16:01:21 +0200
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Hi Gerda
Sunday, February 02, 2003 2:57 PM Gerda wrote

Thanks. My gran visited the Transkei for six months in 1952 and learned the
craft of beadwork from the women there. The patterns were very intricate.
Since then I have found the subject endlessly fascinating and your message
is a welcome insight in the history of this ancient craft.

I'm glad you enjoyed the article. I know that colours also play a role of
importance. Maybe you can verify if what I have is followed by all race
groups or does it change from tribe to tribe? I adore South African
anthropology due to its diversity and like you, would love to learn more.
Thank you for your input.

Nguni tribes, especially the Zulu nation

White represents love and purity
Black represents grief, loneliness and disappointment
Pink represents poverty
Green represents lovesickness or jealously
Blue represents faithfulness
Red represents tears and longing
Yellow represents wealth

Best wishes
Becky
Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Researching: HENWICK; HILL; HORN(E); MEREDITH; DEYZEL; LARSEN; WILLSON;
LYNAR; HENNING; STERLEY; THECK; BEST; BRAUN, GREENER; GLANVILLE; VAN ZYL

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