Summary
The earliest form of beadwork is found in Egypt, where it was worked by the Copts, a group of Christians who remained faithful to their religion after the Arab conquest of their country in 642. Beadwork was also popular with North American Indians after this date, and also in Central and East Africa and widely practised in the Polynesian islands, but it didn't arrive in Europe until the late 16th century.
It was especially popular in England during the 17th century, to adorn small domestic pieces like footstools, caskets, frames etc. before experiencing a decline. Then a resurgence during the 19th century saw it more widely used for furniture upholstery. It was also popular for creating purses and other personal accessories at this time.See the full content of this document
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Lot Lets You Put Your Feet Up
Typical of this production is a pair of Victorian footstools at pounds85 to be found at...
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