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The Beadwork Tradition

by Angela July 24, 2016
written by Angela

Africa is the birthplace of mankind and human civilization. It is also where people first made and wore jewelry. Perforated pea-sized snail shells used as beads dating back 75,000 years have been unearthed in a cave, named Blombos, on the coast of South Africa.

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SISTER SOURCE Contemplates Migration

by Angela June 25, 2018
written by Angela

Humans need to journey. Feet moving left, right in a tandem stride balances the mind and invigorates the body. Ever since our ancestors stood upright and gazed over the tall grass of the African savannahs we have looked for places of safety, watering holes, shady outcrops and verdant hills of fruit-laden trees as destinations of succor and sustenance. We have created pathways of trodden grass, beaten bushes, and downed trees and, as we turned into purposeful communities, we

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Kindred Kouture – A fusion of African fabric traditions

by Angela June 20, 2017
written by Angela

Photo Credit: Lee Howell (Beautiful Masaai images available at http://www.leehowellphotography.com).

Kindred Kouture is Sister Source’s “Made in Africa” garment initiative that creatively combines African regional textiles. West African Wax Print is combined with East African Masaai Shuka cloth to create capes and shawls that astonish the eye with complementary color and texture. These wraps are wearable art — casually matched with blue jeans or formally, with ball gowns, the pieces make a strong and memorable fashion statement.

 

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Sister Source CELEBRATES eGoli (The city of gold)

by Angela February 25, 2017
written by Angela

 

The Design: A necklace crafted with a rainbow of multiple colored strands of Czechoslovakian glass seed beads accented at the base with gold bars

Johannesburg, the city of gold, is the largest metropolis in the “rainbow nation” that is South Africa. Born on grassy highlands, at 1753 meters above sea level, with few natural water sources, and a climate unfriendly to vegetation, it had little above ground to attract human settlement. But the treasure of gold below ground, revealed to the world in 1886, triggered a rush of migrants from all over the planet to exploit the area’s mineral riches. Laborers from within the country and from surrounding states, streamed into the area to man the gold mines and create the foundation of the colorful cultural amalgamation that became fully expressed after the end of South Africa’s oppressive Apartheid era (1948-1991). The symbol of the rainbow, taken from the story of Noah and the flood, was adopted to represent South Africa’s hope for a bright future after a period of tragedy.

Egoli (ɛˈɡəʊlɪ ) noun. a local name for Johannesburg. origin. Zulu

At its industrial height, the Johannesburg area produced 40% of the world’s gold. Presently the city is home to over 4 million people. This piece of wearable art celebrates a history of tragedy and triumph that is the legacy of this fascinating city.

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Sister Source REFLECTS on Unity in Diversity

by Angela December 7, 2016
written by Angela

For a few weeks, up until the US presidential election, I worked with beadwork designer Pretty Nkogatsi on a piece of wearable art celebrating the forthcoming inauguration of the first female president of the US. On November 8th, our hopes were shattered by the election of a person who promotes hatred, misogyny, and division. A time of anticipated celebration turned into a time for deep reflection. So instead of joyfully announcing SISTER SOURCE CELEBRATES Hillary Clinton, Our initiative took a pensive turn and became SISTER SOURCE REFLECTS on Unity in Diversity. Fortunately, the design lent itself to the reinterpretation.

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As I speed pass the halfway mark on my sojourn on this earthly plane, having more yesterdays than tomorrows, I look forward to spending some time in noble, interesting and enlightening pursuits. This blog is a vehicle to express some wisdom I may have accumulated along life's journey. It it is also a way to share my passion for expanding the market for contemporary african beadwork as a social enterprise. The beadwork sales have a positive knock-on effect in women's families and society as a whole. Thanks for clicking through and accompanying me in these initiatives.

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Narrative Art Earrings-The Unltold Story of Labor Narrative Art Earrings-The Unltold Story of Labor and Capital #sistersource #blacklivesmatter #blackjewelrydesigner #africanamericanhistory #1619project
Whimsical afrofuturism glass earring tableaus insp Whimsical afrofuturism glass earring tableaus inspired by the Parliament and Funkadelic's 1970s Mothership Connection album. #sistersource #blackjewelrydesigner #blacklivesmatter #afrofuturism #africanamericanhistory #narrativejewelry
Contemplating Afrofuturism and the ideas of destin Contemplating Afrofuturism and the ideas of destiny and belonging inspired by Sun Ra's movie "Space is the Place". African-Americans have a relationship with crosshairs...as targets of violence and as navigation instruments to move to a safer space. These earrings inscribe those ideas as wearable art.  #sistersource #nmaahc #blacklivesmatter #blackjewelrydesigner #narrativejewelry #afrofuturism
At the source... Johannesburg! #beadwork #wearable At the source... Johannesburg! #beadwork #wearableart #sistersource #blackjewelrydesigner #africaadorned
Underground Railroad Quilt Code Bracelets in rever Underground Railroad Quilt Code Bracelets in reverse laser cuts. #blackjewelrydesigner #sistersource #smithsoniannationalmuseumofafricanamericanhistoryandculture #blacklivesmatter #jewelry #museumgiftshop
Laser Cutting Underground Railroad Quilt Earrings Laser Cutting Underground Railroad Quilt Earrings in preparation for Juneteenth. Now being sold in the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. #blackjewelrydesigner #blacklivesmatter #smithsoniannationalmuseumofafricanamericanhistoryandculture #jewelry #juneteenth #sistersource #1619project #legacymuseum
Underground Railroad Quilt Code Bracelets and Earr Underground Railroad Quilt Code Bracelets and Earrings on sale at Cecy's Gallery and Studio on 417 Foster St, Durham, NC. #sistersource #africanamerican #africanamericanhistory #blackgenealogy #blackjewelrydesigner  #durhamnc
3rd in The Untold Story earring collection that at 3rd in The Untold Story earring collection that attempts to abstact representations of the traumas of the African-American experience. #sistersource #blm #blacklivesmatter  #africanamericanhistory #africanamerican #1619project #equaljusticeinitiative #blackjewelrydesigner #jewelry  #etsyseller
Part of The Untold Story Earring Collection. An at Part of The Untold Story Earring Collection. An attempt to abstract the African-American struggle as wearable art. #sistersource #africanamericanhistory #africanamerican #blackjewelrydesigner #blacklivesmatter  #jewelry #wearableart #etsyseller
Untold Story Earrings - Painted etched gold blood Untold Story Earrings - Painted etched gold blood splatter on acrylic with wrought brass connectors representing the many traumas of the African-American experience. #sistersource #africanamericanhistory #africanamerican #blacklivesmatter #1619project #equaljusticeinitiative  #blackjewelrydesigner #etsyseller
A beautiful beaded assemblage of chrysalis shaped A beautiful beaded assemblage of chrysalis shaped drops encircling an adjustable length necklace. #blackjewelrydesigner #wearableart #beadwork #sistersource #handmade
#womensupportingwomen #etsy
Quilts were hung on the clotheslines and windowsil Quilts were hung on the clotheslines and windowsills of "safe houses" embedded with different symbols to convey information to escaping enslaved people traveling on the underground railroad. This bracelet and earring combination honors and remembers those people who risked their lives in the hope for freedom. #sistersource #blackjewelrydesigner #africanamericanhistory #1619 #1619project #equaljusticeinitiative #blacklivesmatter #narrativejewelry #blackgenealogy #etsyseller
Sister Source Qulit Code Underground Railroad Brac Sister Source Qulit Code Underground Railroad Bracelet and Earrings #blackjewelrydesigner #blacklivesmatter #1619 #africanamericanhistory #africanamerican #sistersource #equaljusticeinitiative #narrativejewelry #wearableart #etsyseller
Sister Source loves brothers! A stunning chestpiec Sister Source loves brothers! A stunning chestpiece of beadwork. A handsome replacement for ties and vests. #sistersource #blackjewelrydesigner #blackgirlmagic #jewelry  #handmade #beadwork #blacklivesmatter #zulu #ndebele #etsyseller #etsy
A patch beaded collar. A stunning statement piece. A patch beaded collar. A stunning statement piece. Expertly handmade and designed. Wearable art. #sistersource #blackjewelrydesigner #blackgirlmagic #beadwork #wearableart #etsy #etsyseller #jewelry #bohostyle
A piece of jewelry (cuff bracelet) to be worn as a A piece of jewelry (cuff bracelet) to be worn as a personal lamentation of the historical, literal and figural assault on black bodies. #sistersource #blacklivesmatter #blackjewelrydesigner #1619 #1619project  #africanamericanhistory #equaljusticeinitiative #etsyseller
Slave Ship Cuff Bracelet. Brass on Etched Acrylic. Slave Ship Cuff Bracelet. Brass on Etched Acrylic. An hommage to the ancestors of African-Americans. #sistersource #blacklivesmatter #1619 #1619project  #blackjewelrydesigner  #equaljusticeinitiative  #blackgenealogy #etsyseller #etsy #africanamericanhistory #africanamerican
From the hands of skilled and creative artinistas! From the hands of skilled and creative artinistas! #sistersource #handmade #beadwork #blackjewelrydesigner #blackgirlmagic #etsymarket #etsy #zulu #ndebele
Sistersource will be restocking its Etsy store wit Sistersource will be restocking its Etsy store with beautiful beadwork pieces in the next week to get ready for the holidays! #sistersource #beadwork #blackjewelrydesigner #blackgirlmagic #kwanzaa #africanamerican #wearableart #1619project #blacklivesmatter #africa #etsyseller #etsy #etsysellersofinstagram
A flowing abundance of red, black and white beads A flowing abundance of red, black and white beads with woven connectors. Winter wardrobe ready. #sistersource #beadwork #blackjewelrydesigner #blackgirlmagic #wearableart #etsy #etsyseller
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