Zulu Beadwork

Zulu beadwork is a traditional craft of the Zulu people, an ethnic group that is native to South Africa. This skill that has been passed down from generation to generation and is an important part of Zulu culture. Zulu beadwork is known for its intricate patterns and vibrant colors and historically was used as a means of conveying feelings and messages.

In Zulu culture, beadwork has both functional and symbolic purposes. Historically, beads were used to create items such as clothing, jewelry, and containers for carrying goods. Beadwork was also used to indicate a person's status, with certain colors and patterns being reserved for specific ranks within the community. Today, Zulu beadwork is still an important part of Zulu culture, and it is often used to create decorative items such as beaded jewelry, belts, and headbands.



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  • Traditional Zulu beadwork teaspoons full zulu beadwork (sets of 4) by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.CT2-CT2B

    Teaspoons Full Zulu Beadwork (Sets of 4)

    Price range: R250.50 through R259.13 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African teaspoons namibian flag (sets of 4) by Africa Smiles, showing the available colour range.CT11A-CT11B

    Teaspoons Namibian Flag (Sets of 4)

    Price range: R250.50 through R259.13 Excl. VAT
  • South African handcraft teaspoons sa flag (sets of 4) by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.CT6-CT6B

    Teaspoons SA Flag (Sets of 4)

    Price range: R250.50 through R259.13 Excl. VAT
  • Fashion Zulu beadwork thick solid bangles fashion by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.F38

    Thick Solid Bangles Fashion

    R99.23 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African thick solid choker and bangle fashion sets by Africa Smiles.F37A

    Thick Solid Choker and Bangle Fashion Sets

    R322.88 Excl. VAT
  • Thick Solid Chokers Fashion - authentic Fashion Zulu beadwork by Africa Smiles, South Africa.F37

    Thick Solid Chokers Fashion

    R223.65 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African thick twirl and bead memory wire bracelets by Africa Smiles.MWB2

    Thick Twirl and Bead Memory Wire Bracelets

    R78.30 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African thin twirl and bead memory wire bracelets by Africa Smiles.MWB1

    Thin Twirl and Bead Memory Wire Bracelets

    R57.60 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade Zulu beadwork thin twirl plain scooby memory wire bracelets by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.MWB3

    Thin Twirl Plain Scooby Memory Wire Bracelets

    R103.73 Excl. VAT
  • Fashion Zulu beadwork triangle bracelets fashion 7mm by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa, shown worn.F57

    Triangle Bracelets Fashion 7mm

    R19.95 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African triangle cascade earrings ethnic by Africa Smiles.30C

    Triangle Cascade Earrings Ethnic

    R35.25 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African triangle cascade earrings fashion by Africa Smiles.F30C

    Triangle Cascade Earrings Fashion

    R35.25 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African triangle cascade earrings long by Africa Smiles.F30L1-F30L7

    Triangle Cascade Earrings Long

    R57.75 Excl. VAT
  • Triangle Earrings Ethnic - authentic traditional Zulu beadwork by Africa Smiles, South Africa.30N

    Triangle Earrings Ethnic

    R35.25 Excl. VAT
  • Triangle Earrings Fashion - authentic Fashion Zulu beadwork by Africa Smiles, South Africa.F30N

    Triangle Earrings Fashion

    R35.25 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African triple chokers by Africa Smiles.80

    Triple Chokers

    R198.00 Excl. VAT
  • Twist Bangles Fashion - authentic Fashion Zulu beadwork by Africa Smiles, South Africa.F71

    Twist Bangles Fashion

    R81.30 Excl. VAT
  • Twist Chokers Ethnic - authentic traditional Zulu beadwork by Africa Smiles, South Africa.3

    Twist Chokers Ethnic

    R91.58 Excl. VAT
  • Traditional Zulu beadwork twisted bangles ethnic by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.71

    Twisted Bangles Ethnic

    R54.83 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African two colour plain scooby memory wire bracelets by Africa Smiles, showing the available colour range.MWB8

    Two Colour Plain Scooby Memory Wire Bracelets

    R50.10 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade South African two colour twisted plain scooby memory wire bracelets by Africa Smiles.MWB7

    Two Colour Twisted Plain Scooby Memory Wire Bracelets

    R53.63 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade Zulu beadwork v necklaces by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.123

    V Necklaces

    R430.50 Excl. VAT
  • Handmade beaded Christmas decor warthog christmas decorations by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa.ZB44-ZB44A

    Warthog Christmas Decorations

    Price range: R57.83 through R66.53 Excl. VAT
  • Traditional Zulu beadwork white broad bracelets ethnic by Africa Smiles, handmade in South Africa, shown worn.51

    White Broad Bracelets Ethnic

    R84.38 Excl. VAT