Photos: These artisans strung together quite a Pasadena bead show

Hand-blown glass beads by Cathi Milligan during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Artisans show their designs during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Hand-blown glass beads by Cathi Milligan during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Artisans show their designs during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Karen Lewis shows multicane collage beads during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Karen Lewis shows multicane collage beads during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Artisans show their designs during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Terry Henry shows her glass lamp work necklace during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

Terry Henry shows her copper electroforming bracelets during the Pasadena Bead and Design Show at the Hilton Pasadena on Sunday January 8, 2023. (Photo by Keith Durflinger, Contributing Photographer)

It was quite a stringing together of artisans in Pasadena this weekend, as the Pasadena Bead & Design Show started the year with a three-day mecca of handcraft and design at the Hilton Pasadena.

More than 200 artisan exhibit and workshops brought together artists, artisans, who showcased their beads, clothing, jewelry-making and vintage wares.

There was something old-world bazaar about it, as aisles were filled with artisans who have spent decades working on their skills.

The show was produced by Garan-Beadagio, LLC, which produces 14 annual shows in Pasadena, Santa Monica, Walnut Creek, San Rafael and Tucson.

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