{"title":"Grab Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore in-stock grab bags of trade beads and bead assortments for collecting and creative projects. See each listing for the included quantities, materials, sizes, and condition. Where a listing identifies its photos as examples, contents may vary as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"13-loose-trade-bead-grab-bag-152744","title":"13 Trade Bead Grab Bag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrade beads, often made of glass, were crucial in historical trade between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They were more than just decorative items; they served as currency, symbols of status, and carriers of cultural stories. Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 13 Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead Size: 6-20 mm diam. Please see picture with penny for size comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e152744\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 152000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699498373415,"sku":"152744","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7772.jpg?v=1764864714"},{"product_id":"neutral-trade-beads-bracelet-kit-grab-bag-146894","title":"Trade Beads Bracelet Kit Grab Bag Neutral","description":"\u003cp\u003eMake your own bracelets, necklaces, decor, and much more! In this kit, you will receive a variety of beads such as copper, coconut, fish vertebrae, Krobo, Prosser, bone, brass, and coffee beads. Each kit has 41 inches of stretchy cord for your at-home crafts. Images are examples of beads that you will receive with your order. You are receiving loose beads, the bracelets are an example of what you can create.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoto is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1q6fc_73\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1q6fc_77\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1q6fc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1q6fc_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 41 Inches of stretchy cord.\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 5-13mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e146894\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 146000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46699863736615,"sku":"146894","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/GZ0523.jpg?v=1742500596"},{"product_id":"11-strands-mixed-glass-trade-bead-grab-bag-152317","title":"11 Strands Mixed Glass Trade Bead Grab Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e11 Strands of glass Trade Beads. Padres, Bohemian and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Trade Beads\" refer to beads primarily produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, traded in Africa and the Americas. The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with the Venetians dominating production. J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. Today, these beads are highly sought after, with some styles becoming rarer as African traders venture deeper into the continent to find them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 11 strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 6-7 mm diameter. Please see picture with penny for size comparison.\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 24-26 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e152317\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 152000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50290405277991,"sku":"152317","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/DSC_0303_e32885ca-80d2-4a63-8f6a-a9377e7643ed.jpg?v=1754672577"},{"product_id":"10-strands-grab-bag-mixed-trade-beads-152143","title":"10 Strands Grab Bag Mixed Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTrade beads, often made of glass, were crucial in historical trade between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. They were more than just decorative items; they served as currency, symbols of status, and carriers of cultural stories. Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e10 mixed strands, tile and seed beads\u003cbr\u003eYour 10 might be different from the example 10 strands shown. It will be a mix of similar beads. A mix of blue, orange, yellow, white and striped beads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003etrand Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e 22-25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e inches (including string\/raffi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ea)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBead Size: 2-6mm diameter. 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Let these beautiful beads be a symbol of love, unity, and the celebration of your special day. Elevate your wedding style with the timeless elegance of Coffee Bean Bohemian Wedding Trade Beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the raffia holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will be receiving all 4 strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1wv51_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1wv51_78\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1wv51_12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1wv51_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 24-27 inches (includes string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 6-9mm diameter. (See picture with penny for size comparison. 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Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 13 Beads on raffia. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead Size: 9-22 mm diam. 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Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. Today, these beads are highly sought after, with some styles becoming rarer as African traders venture deeper into the continent to find them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 3 strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 9-14 mm diameter. Please see picture with penny for size comparison.\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 22-25 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153345\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51072710869287,"sku":"153345","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_3600.jpg?v=1772130636"},{"product_id":"venetian-mixed-trade-beads-grab-bag-strand-154315","title":"Venetian Mixed Trade Beads Grab Bag Strand","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun mix of Venetian trade beads on a strand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Trade Beads\" refer to beads primarily produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, traded in Africa and the Americas. The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with the Venetians dominating production. J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. Today, these beads are highly sought after, with some styles becoming rarer as African traders venture deeper into the continent to find them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_xxurb_91\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_xxurb_95\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_xxurb_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_xxurb_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_xxurb_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003eStrand Length: 28 Inches\u003cbr\u003eBead Size:  9-11mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154315\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51296771146023,"sku":"154315","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_2531_fa0df525-54ee-4102-8f1f-0244c41c9f0e.jpg?v=1776365041"},{"product_id":"4-strands-krobo-trade-bead-grab-bag","title":"4 Strands Krobo Trade Bead Grab Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 Strands of Krobo mixed colors, trade beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Trade Beads\" refer to beads primarily produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s to the early 1900s, traded in Africa and the Americas. The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with the Venetians dominating production. J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. Today, these beads are highly sought after, with some styles becoming rarer as African traders venture deeper into the continent to find them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 4 strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eBead Size: 4-6 mm diameter. 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Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 10 Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. 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Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. 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Made from durable synthetic materials designed to imitate the rich color and appearance of natural coral, these beads offered an accessible alternative to genuine coral while retaining its prestigious aesthetic. Yoruba mock coral beads have long been associated with cultural identity, celebration, and adornment, often appearing in ceremonial regalia, traditional dress, and special occasions.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"1038\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis assortment includes three strands of faux coral trade beads in a variety of sizes and shapes, making them ideal for jewelry makers, bead collectors, and enthusiasts of African material culture. Their vibrant red-orange hues and handcrafted character bring warmth and visual impact to necklaces, bracelets, and decorative projects. 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The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with the Venetians dominating production. J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. Today, these beads are highly sought after, with some styles becoming rarer as African traders venture deeper into the continent to find them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 3 strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eBead Size: 3-13 mm diameter. 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The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with the Venetians dominating production. J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. 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They were more than just decorative items; they served as currency, symbols of status, and carriers of cultural stories. Produced mainly in Europe, these beads gained immense popularity in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources. Today, these beads are cherished by collectors and artists alike for their beauty, historical significance, and the stories they tell about global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 5 strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBead Size: 2-6 mm diam. 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The peak of this trade occurred from the mid-1800s to the early 1900s, with the Venetians dominating production. J.F. Sick and Co. and Moses Lewin Levin played significant roles as bead brokers\/importers. The beads gained renewed popularity in the late 1960s when exported from Africa to the U.S. and Europe. The term \"Trade Beads\" became widely used, and they were also known as \"Love Beads\" during the Hippie era. As demand grew, specific names like \"Russian Blues\" and \"Dutch Donuts\" emerged, contributing to the beads' collectability. Today, these beads are highly sought after, with some styles becoming rarer as African traders venture deeper into the continent to find them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-32b9109b-7fff-5b86-1e99-fea28ed13764\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. 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