The Thousands

The frufru of feathers that’s sure to lace Oxford Street this (and next) weekend may get your goat. When fishing for geographical alternatives, you can escape here, here, or right here… to build American Indian beaded goods.

Thrill your comrades with needlework and a welcome-yet-queer return to the elegance of home crafts. The bead loom, lost somewhat in the sands of mass production, exudes a genteel honesty. Every bead considered, the rhythm of construction learned, the completed design a toast-worthy achievement.**Within weeks you will be harping on your loom concocting enviable things like this and this (yes, it’s a beaded knife case). Apache maiden or squire status are yours for a neat $25.90.