Named Shapes

Is this the golden age of Beadwork? Will archeologists tenderly fluff away the dirt from our long buried beadwork and marvel at the amazing designs, the intricate patterns, and the dazzling array of shaped beads? Perhaps they will.

What happened to all the 2-Hole beads???  They've just been moved to here!

Mostly used in bead weaving and embroidery, as opposed to straight stringing, shaped beads fit together and make patterns in interesting combinations.