The beads were likely threaded into elaborate attire that would have shimmered in sunlight, allowing these women to emerge as powerful figures before the crowds.

Archaeologists Find 270,000 Beads in a Copper Age Burial Site, Revealed to Be an Ancient Costume A team of archaeologists, historians, and prehistoric experts from several Spanish institutions ...

Nubian costumes meticulously recreated of School of Form designers will soon be showcased at Berlin's Bode-Museum.