PARIS — Wearable Treasures: Jewelry and Ornaments of the Maghreb is a pointed consideration of the psychic powers interlaced throughout North African women’s jewelry. The variety of forms and designs ...

In the rich tapestry of African jewelry traditions, ornamental pieces served as more than mere decoration, but were symbols of status, vessels of cultural identity, and practical insurance policies ...

Beauty and ingenuity can be found around every corner of a new fashion exhibition in Chicago. One mannequin wears a stunning, contemporary piece fashioned primarily from cowrie shells. Another models ...

Bargaining is an integral part of shopping in African bead markets. Start by asking the price of an item, then offer a lower ...