This beader is modernising traditional Zulu jewellery to preserve her heritage from heritage zulu Watch Video
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Description: Adorned in colourful beadwork, Nokwethemba Vilakazi stands out at first glance. Not because she’s differently-abled, but because of her traditional African jewellery. Historically, people used beadwork in Zulu ceremonies and to express their feelings, identity and marital status. But Vilakazi found a way to immortalise the art form by modernising it. With her company IndlovuKazi Beads, she specialises in contemporary African embroidery. “I’m transforming Zulu beadwork to preserve it for fu
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