Gerdany AKA: Ukrainanian Beadwork

by boscopsoultrane

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Intro: Gerdany AKA: Ukrainanian Beadwork

Gerdany Ukrainian beadwork is also known as "netting" which is based upon Ukrainian folk art. Gerdany means "collar”. I learned this technique from the Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center at Manor College from Olga Kolodij and Chrystyna Prokopovych. They are instrumental in reconstructing this traditional folk art, which would otherwise be lost without their dedication.

This collar is made up of antique Japanese beads, Czechoslovakian seed beads, and glass tubes. They are woven together with Nymo-size D thread.  The closure is made up of a wooden bead with peyote stitch. 

16 Comments

Nathicana 7 years ago

That´s great! :) Can you please upload the whole pattern?

mteaford 11 years ago

Are ther instructions for this necklace? Or a better pattern?? Since this is a instructables site i thougth there would be instructions!

love4pds 12 years ago

This is absolutely beautiful!!!!!

Sagi 12 years ago

Beautiful work!

pristinabread 12 years ago

So talented. Wish I was that great! ;o)

AlysiaMakes 12 years ago

Lovely. I really want to learn this technique now :)

boscopsoultrane 12 years ago

I am not sure if it's too complicated to show as a complete instructable or not. But enthusiasm is always good! :)

sunshiine 12 years ago

Your pictures are amazing! Wonderful job.