Designer glass bead necklace

Product Code:
DN1
Product Name:
Designer glass bead necklace
Artist: Sha Tao
Size: 16-inch woven chain with two 10-inch tassels
Weight(g): 140 

Shipping (EMS): USD$ 10.5
The final shipping charge is based
on the total weight of the order.


Price: USD$ 99.2
Payment: Paypal

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Product Description

Glass beads are one of the treasures of the Paiwan tribe. From oral legends, these beads magically appeared in the wilderness, and today their origins remain unclear. As there were no records left on how to make these beads or the materials that were used, Paiwan artists in Sandimen Township in Taiwan’s southern Pingtung County have carried out research to re-create them, each one with a special motif and meaning, such as an eye, feathers of a peacock, the lily flower or tears of the sun. These artists have also been working to apply these motifs to more contemporary, but still handmade, glass bead works. Some of these are exquisite art pieces such as the large oval black and orange bead at the center of this necklace. Two tassels are connected at the bead closure and can be worn in front or back, making this a unique accessory. Women of the Paiwan nobility traditionally wore glass bead necklaces with silver ornaments hanging down the back. This design recalls that tradition. In addition, the tassel ends are made from small handmade gold and black beads and look very similar to millet bunches. Millet was traditionally grown as a staple grain by most of Taiwan’s indigenous tribes. 

 

  

Artist lntroduction

 

Sha Tao is a member of the Paiwan tribe from Sandimen Township in southern Taiwan. He first entered the art world as a dancer. On international tours, he would bring glass and ceramic beads to give as gifts and to sell. He found that they were very popular and unique to Taiwan’s indigenous Paiwan and Rukai tribes. They are also one of the cultural treasures of the Paiwan. From this experience, Sha Tao made the decision to open a workshop to produce glass and ceramic bead accessories and art works.

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