White Beads Collection

A Himba woman in traditional attire. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Her long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered

Two happy Himba girls ride a donkey to market. Their bodies gleam from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs. Their long hair is styled in the traditional Himba way

Myanmar, Burma, Naga Hills. A Tangkhul Naga in his ceremonial finery celebrating the Naga New Year Festival (Kaing Bi) in Leshi village

An old Himba woman, upright despite her years, rides her donkey through harsh land where mid-day temperatures rise to 400C. Her body gleams from a mixture of red ochre, butterfat and herbs

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Discover the rich cultural heritage through the eyes of traditional communities. Witness a Himba woman in her vibrant attire, adorned with red ochre and cascading white beads. A Himba youth, with his long plait, or ondatu, proudly wears white beads as part of his traditional regalia. Two joyful Himba girls ride a donkey to market, their bodies glistening with beaded jewelry. In Myanmar, a Tangkhul Naga celebrates the Naga New Year Festival (Kaing Bi), donning ceremonial finery adorned with intricate white beadwork. An old Himba woman passes down generations of beading techniques, while a Msai girl from the Kisongo clan showcases her attractive beaded headband and necklace. The timeless beauty continues to captivate us, connecting us to the diverse and fascinating stories of these communities.