{"product_id":"3-strands-trade-beads-grab-bag-156815","title":"3 Strands Blue Trade Beads Grab Bag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis grab bag features an assortment of vintage European glass trade beads, including examples of blue Bohemian glass beads, Russian blue beads, and a variety of blue, cobalt, clear, and white glass beads in assorted shapes and sizes. Individual bead origins and types may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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 3 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: 2-7 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length(In): 25 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156815\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51923590742311,"sku":"156815","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_8412_dc67122c-c5aa-421f-8ef6-99da63d37af6.jpg?v=1787672584","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/3-strands-trade-beads-grab-bag-156815","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}