Gallery of Portals
Custom Beaded Curtain Commissions
Bespoke beaded curtains designed to bring light, movement, and atmosphere into the spaces we call home.
Warm Amber Light |
Ochre & Natural Wood
Art: Warm amber handmade Indian glass beads that capture the sunlight. In collaboration with customers, the design aesthetic of each unique person is considered. A mood board is provided to select beads and hardware styles.
Nature: Integrated deep wood beads for an organic, grounded feel.
Reflection: Assembled with metal curtain rods and hooks for a secure, functional structure.
Sound: A light & woody vibration when the strands move.
Eclectic Elevation |
Hand-Carved Wood & Mixed Glass
Art: A textured, eclectic mix of glass accents and hand-finished wood. In collaboration with customers, the design aesthetic of each unique person is considered. A mood board is provided to select beads and hardware styles.
Nature: Centers on hand-carved Indian wood beads, bringing the forest indoors.
Refelection: A structural anchor designed for doorway partitions.
Sound: A rich, resonant tone created by the interplay of wood and glass.
Garden Green Dream |
Full & Lightweight
Acrylic with Glass Accents
Art: A luminous green that fills the room with color and warmth. This art investor dreamed of full lux beads filling her window. We chose a light weight mix of acrylic bicone beads and glass accents are hand-selected for their unique colors and textures. Choose any colors that suit your personal style.
Nature: Bringing the green garden indoors, this custom piece radiates sunlight and joy from outside in.
Reflection: A dense window bead curtain filling the window area and cascading below it.
Sound: A light, playful tone created by the interplay of acrylic and glass
The Materials & The Craft
Grounded facts for a sanctuary creation.
Every piece in the Living Art Gallery is constructed with intentional materials:
Hardware: Full-scale curtains are provided with metal curtain rods, metal hooks, and closed metal jump rings.
Glass, Wood and Bone focus: I most commonly use handmade Indian glass, Preciosa glass crystals, natural wood and bone beads. Acrylic beads are also used to balance and reduce overall weight.
Process: Each bead curtain piece is handmade as a bespoke commission, tailored to your specific environment. See details about our design and production process below.
Commission Your Sanctuary
Use these gallery examples to identify the resonance your home needs. Whether it is a large scale Bead Curtain for a door or window, each work is co-created to fit your unique dimensions.
The Journey: From Vision to Resonance
How We Co-Create Your Custom Bead Curtain
A custom commission is a guided process of aligning your space with my craft. I lead you through every technical and aesthetic decision to ensure the final piece fulfills the vision for your dream space while remaining structurally sound.
1. The Vision & Dimensions
The process begins with your physical space. You will provide the dimensions and a photo of the area where the curtain will hang. Most clients begin by referencing a color palette or an example from my gallery that they find meaningful.
2. Collaborative Design
We will remain in close communication via email as the design progresses. I will guide you through the selection of:
The Palette: Refining the glass, wood, and acrylic bead tones.
The Hardware: Choosing the metal finish for your rod and hooks.
The Flow: Deciding on the strand count (density) and strand length to achieve the desired movement.
3. Materials & Pricing
Your quote is all-inclusive. The final price covers the beads, wire, and all metal hardware (rod, hooks, and closed jump rings). Because every piece is bespoke, pricing varies based on:
Strand Length & Quantity: The total scale of the curtain.
Bead Type & Size: The specific combination of glass, wood, or acrylic used.
Sample Mood Boards &
4. Structural Wisdom & Safety
Glass and metal carry significant weight, so I manage the technical requirements for a safe installation. I have strict weight requirements for every piece.
To ensure safety and a graceful drape, I often recommend incorporating acrylic and wood beads to lighten the overall weight while maintaining a high-end aesthetic.
Scale: I typically focus on standard door and window sizes. Oversized pieces are available by request, though these require an extended production timeline.
5. Sample Approval
Once the order is confirmed and materials have arrived, I create a sample strand. I will send a photo for your approval of the bead sequence and color balance before I begin the hand-stringing of the entire curtain.
6. Timeline, Shipping & Return Policies
Production: Standard creation takes 3–4 weeks.
Shipping: Free Ground Shipping is included for all orders within the US (approx. 1 week).
International: International shipping is available; however, the client is responsible for all shipping costs, VAT, and tariffs.
Because this is a custom, made-to-measure piece with materials sources specifically for you, all custom orders are final sale once materials are ordered. Please review photos, measurements, and descriptions carefully before purchasing.
This store has a no returns policy
I stand behind my work and carefully package every order