An invaluable resource for anyone interested in beads, our Library contains thousands of volumes on beads and related objects. For serious bead historians and researchers, we have scholarly texts and periodicals about beads through the ages. Designers find a wealth of books on adornment featuring beads from around the world. Collectors appreciate the many books and articles available to help them identify their mystery beads and learn more about them.  Beginning beaders benefit from technical advice found in our collection of how-to books.

New books in our library reference collection:

The Bead Goes On
The Sample Card Collection with Trade Beads from the
Company J.F. Sick & Co in the Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
Publisher: KIT Publishers 2007

The Art of Being Tuareg :Sahara Nomads in a Modern World (Hardcover)
Publisher: UCLA Fowler Museum 2006

Celtic Knots for Beaded Jewellery
Suzen Millodot
Publisher: Search Press 2006

Beadazzled: Where Beads + Inspiration Meet
Author: Penelope Diamanti
Publisher: 1st Impression Publishing 2006

Seeking Solomon's Knot
Author and Publisher: Lois Rose Rose 2005

 


 

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