Zulu beads are specific to the Zulu tribe in Africa, although anyone now can create Zulu beading. Zulu bead jewelry may also be called trade beads. They are beautiful and rich in cultural meaning and tradition because they are passed down from generation to generation. They are also often sold to tourists as a mean of income for African Americans. Zulu beads are tiny beads that are used to make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc, and the finished product is known as Zulu beading. Zulu beading usually starts in the family by the women, and is passed down through the family. Only women take part in the beading, but men often wear them. The design of the beading conveys a certain message that only the person making it knows, although they may tell the person they are giving it to. Zulu beading has been done for decades, and women first started using bones to make necklaces until they were able to create tiny beads.