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Caring for African Textiles: 10 Skills in 90 Seconds · Episode 4 of 10
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Washing Adire and Beadwork Safely

Why should you never fully submerge a beaded textile when cleaning it?
Water weight puts stress on bead threads, and any that are loose will snap, causing beads to scatter and detach permanently.
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