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beadwork
This term encompasses both the creative process of crafting with beads and the resulting physical ornamentation. It is typically used in contexts involving traditional craftsmanship, indigenous arts, and high-fashion couture, where it implies a high degree of manual skill and patience.
As a mass noun, beadwork is uncountable. It refers to the collective body of work or the general technique rather than individual pieces. To refer to a specific item, one must use a partitive construction such as "a piece of beadwork" or "an example of beadwork."
Meanings
Examples
She spent months perfecting the intricate beadwork on her wedding veil.
Look at the detail on this belt. The beadwork is absolutely stunning.
I want to learn how to do traditional beadwork from my grandmother.
The museum exhibit showcases the diverse beadwork styles of the Great Plains tribes.
Maybe I should add some silver beadwork to the edges of this pouch.
The costume designer used heavy beadwork to give the dress more structure and weight.
Her hobby is creating custom jewelry through complex beadwork.
The royal robes were shimmering with gold and pearl beadwork.