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About Nanetta Bananto
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning design, peyote-primarily free-form, bead tips, supplies, bead embroidery, fringing, mixed media-including wire, polymer clay and fused glass. I can answer some historical questions. I cannot answer questions about patterns.

Experience

Past/Present clients
Anna's Gallery, Wichita Art Museum, City Arts - Wichita, Ks. Hays Arts Council, Hays, Ks. Lester Raymer Red Barn Studio, Lindsborg, Ks., Variations, St. Louis Mo. LA County Museum of Art, LA CA.

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Beadwork - African Helix History

Expert: Nanetta Bananto - 1/13/2005

Question
How did this stitch get it's name? What tribe is the creation of the stitch attributed to? About when was the stitch brought to the U.S.?

Answer
Dear Charlene - I wish I could give you more information. I just don't know the answer to your questions. However, I have seen several references to the book "Creative Beadweaving", which may be able to give you the information you are seeking.

http://jewelrymaking.allinfoabout.com/reviews/creativebead.html

Also, Glass Cat Beads offers a class in African Helix, so you might be able to ask a question on their website:

http://www.glasscatbeads.com/w-pages/classes.htm

Another teacher, Carol Cyhper, is associated with the Lapidary Journal and may be of some help. I have sent an inquiry to her and will share it with you should I get a response.

http://www.lapidaryjournal.com/beadfest/classes/index.cfm?action=class&classid=2...

I wish I could be more helpful with these very good questions.

Nanetta

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