A portrait of an older woman with short gray hair, wearing glasses, a beige textured jacket, and a light shirt, smiling softly against a dark green background.

Get to Know…

Katalin Budainé Nagy,

Specialty - Bead Embroidery

Katalin Budainé Nagy, known as Békata, is a Budapest-based artist whose creative journey has been shaped by a lifelong passion for the arts.

From an early age, she explored a variety of creative outlets, including sewing, drawing, and painting. In her early thirties, she graduated as an interior designer, having studied art history, color theory, drawing, and furniture history. These formative years deeply enriched her artistic perspective and strengthened her design skills.

Approximately 15 years ago, Békata turned her focus to jewelry making. She began with wirework, though it did not fully resonate with her creative vision. She then explored beadweaving, but still felt limited in her ability to fully express herself. It was bead embroidery that ultimately transformed her artistic path. Upon discovering the work of American and Russian bead artists, she recognized that she had found her true creative home.

Since then, Békata has continued to expand her practice, constantly exploring new techniques, materials, and tools. She is particularly drawn to mixed media and, more recently, has developed a passion for polymer clay. The combination of bead embroidery and polymer clay allows her to create truly unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect her evolving artistic voice.

For the past four years, she has been teaching bead embroidery in Hungary at one of Budapest’s largest bead shops, sharing her expertise and inspiring others to explore their own creativity. Connect with Békata and her artistry on:

Katalin’s Creative Portfolio

Profile of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, white shirt, beige vest, and a layered turquoise and silver necklace, standing outdoors against a light-colored wall.
Close-up of an ornate jewelry necklace with blue, silver, and pearl elements on a textured light-colored fabric background.
Colorful, ornate elephant-shaped jewelry piece with beads, gemstones, flowers, and tassels.
Elegant statement necklace with large teardrop-shaped crystals, surrounded by smaller rhinestones, pearls, and floral accents, displayed on a beige fabric bust.
A woman dressed in a green and black costume wearing a large, colorful beaded necklace with a dragonfly motif, and matching earrings featuring green and gold beads and leaf-shaped pendants.
Colorful, layered beaded necklace with peace sign pendant, floral charms, tassels, and multicolored woven strands, displayed on a white mannequin bust.
Woman dressed in a gold, ornate dress with gold and pearl jewelry, holding a long cigarette holder, and wearing gloves, with a blurred, sparkling background.
A woman with long brown hair and blue eyes wearing a white off-the-shoulder top and a large necklace with turquoise and blue stones, standing against a plain wall.
Colorful butterfly-shaped bead necklace with pearls, gold accents, and pink, teal, peach, and purple beads on a beige fabric background.
A set of ornate silver jewelry, including a large statement necklace, a matching bracelet, and a tiara or headpiece, all decorated with clear rhinestones, pearls, and floral motifs, displayed on a white fabric bust against a teal background.
A woman wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat, earrings, and a matching necklace with a circular design, all featuring cream, brown, and gold beads, paired with a brown polka dot dress, standing against a white wall. The image also displays a close-up of
Decorative gold-tone jewelry with blue and clear gemstones, featuring a list and star motifs, including a large pendant and a matching earring.
Black and gold beaded necklace with a large black pendant, layered with lace and beaded details, displayed on a white fabric background.
Side view of a woman with long black hair wearing an ornate Egyptian-inspired jewelry set, jewelry display with similar design, both featuring gold, red, and green stones, and tassel details.
Colorful beaded turquoise, red, gold, and silver jewelry bracelet.
Jewelry set including a necklace and earrings with a mixed gold and colorful bead design, featuring a framed photograph of Frida Kahlo at the center, with gold chains and decorative spirals.
A woman wearing a vibrant, ornate necklace and matching earrings, standing in front of a solid background. The jewelry features colorful beads, stones, butterflies, flowers, and intricate patterns.
A decorative butterfly-shaped pendant embellished with beads, sequins, pearls, and a large iridescent gemstone, hanging against a fabric background.
A colorful, ornate beaded necklace with floral and circular patterns displayed on a mannequin bust.
A steampunk-style owl pendant made of various beads, gears, and watch parts, featuring green eyes and a padlock with wings at the top, set against a white background.

Katalin’s Available Workshops