February 18, 2010- Beads are beautiful. Embroidery is a decorative art. When both beads and embroidery are combined, they give birth to a very fine art- the art of bead embroidery! Bead embroidery is one of the many bead crafts that represent beauty. Bead embroidery patterns, in fact, can make dull daily use items into fine pieces of art! This photo feature article will present you with some fine bead embroidery patterns and designs made onto a variety of things. You can get inspiration from them or buy them following the links given along each of them. However, before moving on to see some beautiful pictures of bead embroidery patterns, we must know what exactly is bead embroidery?

What is Bead Embroidery?

Bead embroidery is an ancient hand embroidery technique. It traces its origin in Germany where it was done as early as 12th century. The bead embroidery patterns were first drawn onto the parchment and then attached to the fabric. Beads were strung onto one single thread, laid on the design in the desired manner and then couched into place with a thread and second needle. The modern bead embroidery patterns, however, generally require taking five to six beads on the needle at a time. The needle is then driven into the fabric and the beads are then couched with a second needle and thread into place. Generally, backstitch technique is used to run through many couched beads. A final thread is run through to make the bead embroidery design stable.

Bead Embroidery Patterns: Some Beaded Items

The colorful and elegant beaded cushion has an embroidery pattern which confuses the onlookers about whether it is made with silver plated beads or silver beads. However, they are a perfect decor as home textile furnishing. The silver zari embroidery makes these beaded cushions all the more desirable. They definitely grant charm to any living room and will match any ambiance.
And if you are the one who loves ancient art forms, you will be impressed by this antique style Yoruba Oba's Beaded Cushion from the year 1939 AD. It is one of the exquisite piece from African collection. This cushion has six faces, perhaps representing the deity Esu, guardian of the ritual process, in the middle panel. An embroidery floral pattern separates the faces, and also adorns the top surface area. Know more about this antique beads embroidery pattern by reading about the many arts from ancient lands.
Beaded bags have always remained favorites of women as party wear fashion accessories. This gold satin evening bag has multicolor floral beaded embroidery pattern in pink, turquoise and gold. The big turquoise beads in between the seed beads instantly attract attention and lend incomparable beauty to the bag which also has a black beaded handle.
How can the beaded purse remain behind the beaded bags? This sparkling beaded purse has small shining beads giving impression of diamond beads. The bigger size green beads add glory to the purse. It will definitely look beautiful in any woman's hands when she enters a party- glowing and sparkling with the amazing beauty of this beaded purse. In fact, it also makes a beautiful gift to be given to a dear friend!
Beaded tops are really becoming a hot craze among the youngsters. However, this beaded yellow silk top is from 1920s with white beads and black deco sequin and embellished bead embroidery pattern. It has a scoop neck, a cutout back and simply slips on. If interested, you can buy it by clicking the link below the image of the yellow beaded top. Heart beads are one thing- they are the beads in heart shape- but beaded hearts are one of the finest examples of bead art. This particular beaded heart has used a variety of beads- seed beads, pearl beads, coral beads and shell beads. It is the perfect gift for Valentines Day. What else, a beaded heart can be used as a picture to decorate walls of home, as book cover of diary or journal, as a decorative patch on tablecloths or as a decorative centerpiece slided under the glass table top. This means, it can be any where and everywhere to remind the gift receiver of the good wishes and love with which it was presented! Beaded stars are again a perfect gift- perfect Christmas Gifts! Look at this stunning red beaded star intricately decorated with glass beads. Make it or buy it- one or many- for your own use as Christmas ornaments, decorative or for giving away as gifts on Christmas. Start collecting them today so that you have many beaded stars before Christmas knocks your door again! This is a beautiful and lavish example of bead embroidery patterns. The colorful beaded bedspreads are something that give a royal ambiance to your bedroom or wherever you use them. Although throw beads are available in the market to be used particularly for bed spreads, this Indian bedspread is made with a variety of beads including pearl beads and Kundan- a variety of gemstone beads found in India and generally used for making Kundan jewellery. As is seen in the image, it takes a lots of time and efforts, apart from beads and other raw materials, to make such a beautiful beaded bedspread. So, they are a bit expensive too but nevertheless worth of spending due to their sheer beauty. Remember one thing, they are used as home decor. Don't try to sleep on them otherwise you may be quite uncomfortable!