Zulu beadwork
Zulu beadwork is intricate and meaningful. The patterns and colours used have different meanings. One of the most common shapes used to communicate is a triangle. These are often used to indicate gender and marital status.
Unmarried girl
Unmarried boy
Married man
Married woman
Colours are also used to communicate messages. A single piece of beadwork can hold incredible meaning to the wearer.
Blue - Faithfulness
Yellow - Wealth, fertility
Green - Contentment, domestic bliss
Pink - Promise, high status
Red - Love
White - Spiritual love, purity
Black - Marriage, rebirth
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