The beads, which are meant to break down harmlessly in the soil, are spidery, geodesic orbs held together with delicate chains. They’re colored purple, green and gold, and since they were made at LSU, ...

It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads. Once made of glass and cherished by parade spectators who were lucky enough to catch them, today ...

This is an excerpt from the book “Mardi Gras Beads,” by Doug MacCash, part of LSU Press’ series “Louisiana True.” Who could have predicted that beads made from all-natural materials would become a ...

African bead figurines are a unique form of art, showcasing the continent's rich cultural heritage. These colorful, intricate ...

Liwa: A creative Emirati has fashioned a string of 99 prayer beads made out of date seeds, to celebrate the blessed tree. The prayer beads made by Rashid Mubarak is displayed at best heritage display ...