Do you love the Zulu bead and the hardwork put to it by the Zulu Maidens?
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Zulu beadwork
The oldest beadwork learned about in Zulu ancient history is a necklace worn by the warriors to show their unfearing spirit to the enemy. Beads were made from indigenous hardwoods such as tamboti.
In this days everyone can make him or herself a beaded necklace. Even more better the Zulu people have gone in all parts of the world to showcase this unique art from their past, by making the beaded work and selling it to people of all cultures. History of the Uthungulu in KwaZulu Natal
For the Zulu people bead work is a special symbol that can be done by any culture and be enjoyed forever.
Maidens are known in Zulu as "amatshitshi". They are the ones found walking around Zulu land bare breasted, thus indicating their single status.
During Dingane's time, maidens would walk around, wearing only a string of beads on their waist and a material piece covering their front body part. More of the Zulu art
From an early childhood in any culture, girls are brought up to defer from boys. They are suppose to give out the out most respect to anyone and follow the rules and regulations giving out in a household.