I purchased this book hoping for a basic primer of the Ndebele beading technique. Talk about a misrepresentation! What I got was a charming children's book with detailed photos of the Ndebele people, mostly women and children, adorned and bedecked with beads. However, the "craft" is not a bead technique, it is making a poor imitation of the beautiful Ndebele dolls, using tissue paper, a toilet paper roll, glue, and sprinkled beads. If you are looking for a children's book to introduce your child to a new culture, this would be the book for you. (I gave it to a friend, and it is now one of her son's favorite books.) If you are looking for a craft book of beading techniques, don't spend your money!