{"product_id":"2-strands-white-bohemian-trade-beads-156243","title":"2 Strands White Bohemian Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese strands are not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strands 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving both strands.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 7-10 mm diameter. \u003cbr\u003eStrand Lengths: 27-28 inch strands (including raffia)  \u003cbr\u003eSee picture with penny for comparison\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156243\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51684979409191,"sku":"156243","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_4589_c0a84f81-3ff9-402e-8c10-e6f0fb65766c.jpg?v=1784651601","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/2-strands-white-bohemian-trade-beads-156243","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}