young Wodaabe girls attending a Geerewol festival. As a final decorative touch, a young girl integrates new sandals to her headdress (National Geographic October 'Niger's Wodaabe:"People of the Taboo"; article and photos by Carol Beckwith)
Wodaabe nomad bride believes her birthright of beauty comes from original ancestors Adam & Adama. Small talisman pendants worn around neck are believed to protect her & maintain her beauty throughout married life.
Step by step illustrated tutorial on how to hand embroider Butterfly Chain stitch which is a composite stitch that is more versatile than it first appears.
