Red Whiteheart Trade Beads
$45.00
Hand-carved glass beads, crafted in the early 1900s and strung on heavy-spun cotton cord, carry with them over a century of history. These “trade beads”—made primarily in Venice, Bohemia, and other European centers—once traveled the trade routes of Africa and the Americas. From the mid-1800s to early 1900s, millions were produced, with Venice leading the market and makers in Germany, France, and the Netherlands contributing their own artistry.
Time has left its mark on each bead. Worn and faded from years of passage, every subtle abrasion and imperfection whispers of its journey—of hands that have held it, markets it has passed through, and stories it has silently witnessed. A rare and tactile connection to a global history, now ready to be part of yours.
- Sold Individually
- Bead Size | 4mm diameter
- Style Code | 99229
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