While science and crafting may seem disparate, Lawther — the owner of String Bead, a beading and jewelry-making supply store in Chico — said there’s more commonality between the two than one ...

A trader in Mombasa told The Nairobian that his beads are sourced from Zanzibar, where they are crafted purposely for lovemaking. A look at what he stocks indicates intricately strung beads in ...