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The meaning behind the Maasai bead work.

Lorraine Masemola by Lorraine Masemola
November 30, 2020
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The meaning behind the Maasai bead work.
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Maasai tribe are naturally known for their traditional home-made bead work. Women here set to work on the art work almost every day. They can gather around whether outside or inside the huts and start beading over a topic of gossip. The jewellery includes the works of a simple colourful necklace, bracelets and pendants. It is customary for the women to know how to do beading. Even though the beading is handmade only by the Maasai women, men can also wear them. Most important thing the Maasai people believe in throughout their belief is cattle and children. In their everyday prayer the two words CATTLE and CHILDREN is mentioned. Significance of the Maasai beading The bead work on the women signifies her age, and social status. Generally individuals of high social standards will wear more colourful and intricate jewellery. Tourists visiting these unique places in Kenya or Northern Tanzania are bound to find this magnificent artwork. -Unmarried Maasai girls would wear the large flat disc around there necks, which shows their grace and flexibility when dancing. -Women who are getting married would wear a heavier disc, often it reaches her knees, making it difficult for her to walk pace around -Married women thus will wear Nborro, a long necklace covered in only the blue colour that goes until her knees too. These women have been creating beads for a very long time and it has become more of a hobby then just a job. Before the Europeans, the tribe used…

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Lorraine is a South African based junior journalist with Nomad Africa magazine published by 2414 Publishing (Pty) Limited. She is very passionate about travelling and a lover of the African culture. Lorraine had a Diploma in Journalism from Rosebank College in Johannesburg, South Africa and worked as an intern with The Star Newspaper. Fluent in English and other South African languages she is very eager to learn about new cultures and traditions. Though she is still very new in the industry, Lorraine is vibrant and energetic for new travelling experiences.

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