Beaded fabrics are luxurious textiles embellished with beads that are either hand-sewn, machine-stitched, or glued onto the fabric surface to create decorative patterns, textures, and accents. The beads—made of glass, plastic, crystal, metal, or even wood—add a distinctive sparkle, weight, and dimension to the base material, which is often sheer or delicate, such as tulle, chiffon, georgette, organza, or velvet.
Beaded fabrics range from fully encrusted designs for maximum impact to subtly scattered embellishments for a delicate shimmer. The artistry and craftsmanship of beaded fabrics make them particularly prized for formal, bridal, and evening wear, as well as statement accessories and décor.