{"product_id":"3-strands-christmas-love-beads-155286","title":"3 Strands Christmas \"Love Beads\" 32-40inch","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"243\"\u003eThese beautiful strands of \u003cstrong data-end=\"292\" data-start=\"268\"\u003eChristmas Love Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e—sometimes known simply as \u003cem data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"319\"\u003eLove Beads\u003c\/em\u003e—are a classic and highly collectible form of African trade bead. Produced in Europe (most commonly in Venice or Bohemia) during the late 19th to early 20th century, these beads traveled through the African trade routes and became treasured ornaments across West and East Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"964\" data-start=\"611\"\u003eChristmas Love Beads are easily recognized by their \u003cstrong data-end=\"705\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eunique multicolored “confetti” pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e, created by rolling molten glass over tiny chips of contrasting colored canes. Each bead is distinct, with lively splashes of red, green, yellow, white, blue, and more—giving the strand its festive, holiday-like appearance and the nickname “Christmas” beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"966\"\u003eHighly valued in African markets, these beads were traded for prestige, adornment, and bridewealth, and today they remain favorites among collectors for their joyful palette and historic charm. Strands like this are increasingly scarce and sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto is an example. You are receiving three similar.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 strands - you are receiving all 3 strands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length: 32-40 inches  (including string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 3-9mm diameter. See penny photo for size comparison (US penny is 19mm)..\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e155286\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445146222887,"sku":"155286","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9361_4d4ec91a-a8b6-4c91-98ba-dbc352e727c3.jpg?v=1780071960","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/3-strands-christmas-love-beads-155286","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}