Table of contents

Abstract  (short summery)

Research Methodology

Introduction

Chapter 1

Contemporary jewellery

Narrative

a.            Narrative jewellery

                                       i.            Beadwork as a Narrative medium

                                     ii.            Xhosa Beadwork as a Narrative                                

b.            Poetry

c.            Common elements between narrative jewellery andpoetry

 The Bridal journey/tale

a.       History of marriage

b.       Christian marriage

                                       i.            Biblical marriage concepts

c.       Xhosa marriage
a.Xhosa marriage concepts explained

                                       i.            Umakoti/ bride

                                     ii.            Xhosa umakoti concepts explained

Conclusion

Chapter 2

1. Barbara Stutman

2. Emily Christiana Bryne

3. Xhosa beadwork from East London Museum

Conclusion

Chapter 3

Fairy tale Series

The lobola/ bride price concepts

Caged Bird Series

Slavery Series

Miscarriage Series

Black Tulip series

Suicide Series

Conclusion

Conclusion/Realisation

References