Necklace “Love Letter”, seed beads, natural fiber, brass, made by the Zulu people, traditional jewelry made by young girls for their chosen boys and young men, the embroidery hides a love message, Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec and Nisou – Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec and Nisou, Aleš Kosina
Necklace « Love Letter », sewn of 11 identical rectangles-flags with a decor of white, green, pink, black and red geometrical decor, made by the Zulu people, traditional jewelry made by young girls for their chosen boys and young men, the embroidery hides a love message, the necklace is made of white, green, pink, black and red seed beads (Cornelians), the seed beads are heat-rounded (rocaille), the seed beads were made either in the Jizera Mountains region (Bohemia) or Venice (Italy), fastening – brass button, hand sewing technique so-called single needle, brick stitch (peyote). Item form Albert Sachse Collection.
Artist: Zulu people / Zulu people / Zulu people, Region South Africa
Date of Production: 1875–1900
Place of Design: Region South Africa
Made in: Region South Africa
Glass seed beads, shape Roccailes, red Cornelians, brass button, natural fiber, peyote stitching
Access Number: BS 256
Size: L 40 cm x 3,7 cm
Museum: Museum of Glass and Jewellery in Jablonec and Nisou, Czech Republic
