I performed beadwork activities often and eventually almost daily between 1967 and 1972. I continued to create beadwork for another five years--and still perform some beadwork projects occasionally, even now. Plus, I repair extant beadwork as part of my business. By 1972 I began to become interested in all sorts of beads--and I realized that I was never going to make a living if I limited myself to beadwork. So I expanded.

Please get educated about the definition of "beadwork"--and how beadwork is a particular subset of beads. I have promoted this division for most of my career, and other beadwork authorities have expressed similar opinions.

I have no objections to the designation "Paiwan beads," for beads that were historically admired and used by Paiwan people. If you do, fine for you. It is not the construction of artifacts from them that makes these beads "Paiwan."

JDA.