When did Bead Netting Begin?

When did bead netting begin? Probably, in ancient Egypt by about 2400 BC. In this article, beadwork historian Valerie Hector shows an ancient beaded dress featuring two ancient beading techniques: ladder stitch and open diamond netting. The ancient Egyptians not only used both techniques in a single piece - they mastered the art of bead contouring, shaping the dress in figure-flattering ways.