Sewn Symmetry: Symbolism of Southern Plains Beadwork 

Sewn Symmetry: Symbolism of Southern Plains Beadwork  explores the artistry of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Kiowa communities through beadwork selected from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science collection.

This exhibition showcases pieces created by citizens of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Kiowa tribes to demonstrate how beadwork expresses the distinct identities of these three communities.

From color to pattern, Indigenous beadwork is a beautiful form of visual language. These designs often carry cultural knowledge embedded within them and are passed between generations to express culture, societal roles, family histories, and more.