4. The term fashion accessory was first used in the 19th
century.
Stone Age hunters about 10,000 years ago already wore
simple jewelry.
In caves in the Dordogne in France, once inhabited by Cro-
Magnon people, the remains of bone pendants and collars
of ivory, shells, stag's teeth, and fish vertebrae have been
found.
5. The oldest surviving jewelry, dating back to 2,500 BC, was
found in the tomb of the Sumerian queen Shub-ad during
excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia.
In the 17th century, the diamond became the most prized
among gems while floral motifs were the most popular
pattern.
In the Philippines, before the coming of the Spaniards, natives
already wore ornaments that indicated the position of the
wearer in the society.
6. There were also pieces of cloth for the head called putong,
which were made of gold and precious stones.
Today, craftsmen show interest in using materials in making
accessories like the primitive man but mount them in new
and innovative settings.
7. KINDS OF FASHION
ACCESSORIES
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The best way to understand the kinds of
fashion accessories is through ornamparts
Accessories become an essential part of handicrafts
that are used to tell a story, indicate social class,
express values and beliefs, or complete a ceremony.
In the modern times, choosing which fashion
accessory to wear has become an art, and creating
one as a fine art.
13. Footwear
made of different materials such
as leather, natural fabrics,and
synthetic fabrics .
Footwear including shoes, sandals,and
boots,serves many functions.Footwear
is so popular that more than seven
billion pair of shoes are produced
worldwide every year.
14. Handbags
made of leather, including suede reptile,
vinyl,fabrics(tapestry,rug print, needlepoint,silk,wool,nylon,and
canvas).
15. Headwear/hats
Hats combine both function and fashion. It's
practical use is to protect the wearer against the
hot and cold weather.
Founder
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16. Serves as an accessory,at the
same time a centerpiece. It aim
to add color to the outfit.
Ties
20. Gloves
No longer popular nowadays
as compared to the past. It's
purpose to keep hands
warm when the weather is
cold and while driving
motorcycle and other
vehicle.
22. Pliers - hold, shape, and
manipulate findings in a
jewelry.
Flush cut wire cutters -
used to cut or trim wires,
headpins, and eye pins.
Mandrels or Bamboo
Skewers - are used for
rolling beads.
• Needle-nose pliers - have flat jaws and are the
basic pliers.
• Round-nose pliers - have round jawsnare used
in making round loops.
• Crimp pliers - used to close crimp beads and
create a professional look.
24. Paintbrushes - for acrylic
mediums, adhesives, and
decorative elements.
Beading mat - used to
keep beads from rolling
around on the surface.
Awl - a long metal tool
that tapers to a point.
25. Tapestry needles - are
designed to be used with
thicker flosses
Collapsible eye needles -
are for stringing beads
with very small holes.
Felting needles - are not
needles but are thin
pieces of barbed metal.
