Black Vintage Beadwork Handmade Choker

I was kindly given a pile of very old beadwork.  It was beautiful but all very brown and black and I felt it needed a shot of colour and a new look.

I started laying out the central motif and then went from there cutting and arranging sections to the background which is a fabulous yellow ochre felt. You can see the pictures of progress along the way.  There was a lot of sewing involved to secure everything and I used up a ton of loose beads around the edge.

Wear with anything and enjoy this little piece of history.