This simple herringbone amulet bag was inspired by a neighbor's beautiful birch tree. The purse's "branches" are four lush, fringed dangles that can be switched around on a button according to the season for a great year-round neck piece.
Required Materials: Seed beads, triangles, cube, bugle beads, mother-of-pearl chips, button, beading thread. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Beading needle, scissors. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Tubular Herringbone, Stringing
Finished Size: 11 1/4" x 11 1/2" purse with 3 1/2" dangles and a 24" strap
Originally Published: Beadwork Online, 2006