{"product_id":"4-end-of-day-venetian-yellow-trade-beads-154124","title":"4 \"End of Day\" Venetian Yellow Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis style of beads is often referred to as End of the Day beads because the bead makers use all of the cane and glass decorations that are left over after a busy day of making specific beads. A few solid beads mixed in.\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\u003e4 Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 9-13 mm diameter, Please see picture with penny for size comparison\u003cbr\u003e0.15 - 0.5 \" long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154124\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51232150028583,"sku":"154124","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0771_d7b91ba1-c9c9-4d54-b1f4-801ff21cebd5.jpg?v=1775162099","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/4-end-of-day-venetian-yellow-trade-beads-154124","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}