The designer can't think of a better convergence between folk art and western high fashion than this Paralelos Necklace from Peru. Using a looping method for creating beaded collars, the Saraguro Native Americans have developed an incredible diversity of designs, including the Palitos Necklace.
Required Materials: Jet bugles, seed beads, jump rings, spring clasp, beading thread, masking tape. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Scissors, beading needle, clear nail polish, pliers. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Brick Stitch
Originally Published: Beadwork, February/March 2004