{"product_id":"4-strands-flat-ended-trade-beads-grab-bag-154921","title":"4 Strands Flat Ended Trade Beads Grab Bag","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis grab bag includes four strands of flat ended trade beads in a variety of colors and sizes. While the beads share a similar flat-ended style and form, each strand offers slight variations in tone, shape, and wear, giving the collection a cohesive yet unique appearance.\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 4 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: 6-7.5 mm diam. Please see picture with penny for size comparison.\u003cbr\u003eStrand Length(In): 27 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e154921\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51390358356263,"sku":"154921","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_2364_1d52fee2-c3b5-4d28-a960-b589ddd7f31c.jpg?v=1778681533","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/4-strands-flat-ended-trade-beads-grab-bag-154921","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}