Rangashrii Santhanam

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Rangashrii Santhanam is an award-winning bead artist and designer whose sparkling, intricately detailed creations have captured the hearts of beaders around the world. Since discovering her passion for beadwork in 2009, her designs have been featured in publications such as Beadwork and Bead and Jewelry, and she proudly serves as a member of the prestigious Beadsmith Inspiration Squad.

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Originally from Chennai, India, Rangashrii holds a background in the sciences and moved to the United States in 2005. Her journey into the world of beadwork began with a desire to create jewelry to complement her vibrant and elaborate Indian outfits. Starting with YouTube videos and artist tutorials, she quickly developed her skills and began designing and writing her own tutorials in 2017.

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Bead weaving is her technique of choice—she’s drawn to its complexity and the creative challenges it presents. Her signature style leans heavily toward bold, glamorous sparkle, with many of her designs echoing the forms and patterns of nature, especially flowers. A frequent traveler, she always tries to bring her beads along for the ride.

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Rangashrii now lives in South Carolina with her supportive husband, their son, an adorable puppy princess, and a spoiled cat she lovingly calls her “favorite child.” When she’s not beading, she enjoys reading, gardening, and playing board games with her family.

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Explore her designs and kits at www.shriidesignsllc.etsy.com, and follow her beading adventures on Instagram: @shriidesigns

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