The beadwork of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians is a powerful art form—vibrant and deeply meaningful. Each hand-sewn suit can feature over 100,000 beads, telling stories of ancestry, resistance, and pride. Made over months and worn only once, these creations honor Black heritage and turn Mardi Gras into a moving, living gallery. Michelle Miller sits down with Big Chief Demond Melancon to talk about this intricate, time-consuming art form. https://cbsn.ws/43xcExn | CBS Sunday Morning
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