Wearable Accessories

Beads are incorporated into many wearable accessories used by various ethnic groups in the Cordillera. From bodily adornments, they are embellished with fine beads such as in necklaces to earrings, armbands, and belts. Not only do beadworks reflect the aesthetic preferences and craftsmanship of Cordillerans, but they also convey the wearer’s affluence and social status.