beadwork

noun

bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
1
: ornamental work in beads
2
: joinery beading

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From her childhood sewing machine and early college sketches, to up-close looks at the Malcolm X zoot suits and Turkana-tribe inspired beadwork for Black Panther, the result was a comprehensive, full-circle story. Essence, 4 Mar. 2025 The New Orleans artist's intricate beadwork honors centuries of Black Masking tradition while making NFL history. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025 For fall 2024, however, Anderson festooned the bag with stunning tapestry weave-esque beadwork featuring jungly flora and fauna and one particularly adorable bag depicting a Brussels griffon pup. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Its delicate beadwork and buttery yellow colorway felt retro, but not dated. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for beadwork

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First Known Use

1751, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beadwork was in 1751

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“Beadwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beadwork. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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beadwork

noun
bead·​work ˈbēd-ˌwərk How to pronounce beadwork (audio)
: ornamental work made of beads

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