Ornament
Ornament is a quarterly magazine dedicated to the art and craft of personal adornment, exploring jewelry, beads, wearable art, and costume across ancient, ethnic, and contemporary contexts. Founded in 1974, the magazine features in-depth articles on topics like glass beadmaking, modernist jewelry, and cultural traditions, blending anthropology, history, and craftsmanship with a scholarly yet accessible tone.
The magazineās content spans a wide spectrum, from profiles of innovative artists like Nikki Couppee, to explorations of historical artifacts like Zhou Dynasty silicate ornaments. Ornament also hosts the Bead Dictionary, a detailed online resource inherited from Beadazzled, and sponsors the Ornament Award for Excellence in Art to Wear at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.Ā
While primarily ad-supported, Ornament maintains a focus on education and storytelling, often highlighting the intersection of craft and culture. Its visually rich pages and thoughtful narratives appeal to artisans, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. With a global perspective and a nod to both tradition and innovation, Ornament remains a unique voice in the world of personal adornment.
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Ornament is a quarterly magazine dedicated to the art and craft of personal adornment, exploring jewelry, beads, wearable art, and costume across ancient, ethnic, and contemporary contexts. Founded in 1974, the magazine features in-depth articles on topics like glass beadmaking, modernist jewelry, and cultural traditions, blending anthropology, history, and craftsmanship with a scholarly yet accessible tone.
The magazineās content spans a wide spectrum, from profiles of innovative artists like Nikki Couppee, to explorations of historical artifacts like Zhou Dynasty silicate ornaments. Ornament also hosts the Bead Dictionary, a detailed online resource inherited from Beadazzled, and sponsors the Ornament Award for Excellence in Art to Wear at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show.Ā
While primarily ad-supported, Ornament maintains a focus on education and storytelling, often highlighting the intersection of craft and culture. Its visually rich pages and thoughtful narratives appeal to artisans, collectors, and enthusiasts alike. With a global perspective and a nod to both tradition and innovation, Ornament remains a unique voice in the world of personal adornment.
