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Color Codes: Reading Beadwork Patterns

In Zulu beadwork, what does the color black represent — and why can't you give a single fixed answer?
Black can represent marriage or sorrow depending on context. A single color rarely carries meaning alone — the combination of colors and the surrounding context determine the message.
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