This embroidery design has won national awards in China.[Photo/chinaculture] The origin of bead embroidery can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. It flourished ...

Fashion enthusiasts and DIY maestros are picking up the artisan skill from the comfort of their own homes, so we looked into how it’s done, and where to get the best hand-embroidered pieces The ...

Artisan Katrina Mitten creates hand-beaded purses following a thread from her tribe’s past. For Katrina Mitten—a member of the Miami tribe of Native Americans—reclaiming the craft of Great Lakes–style ...

A friend's son recently got a tattoo — and she was appalled. Forty years ago, she'd given birth to a perfect, pink-skinned cherub. Now, bright blue wings, dark red hearts and some birds were inscribed ...

Xiamen bead embroidery, which uses the technique of adding beads to fabric using traditional embroidery stitches, is one of the most famous craftworks in China. It is well-known for its creativity, ...