{"product_id":"4-strands-grab-bag-mixed-trade-beads-154922","title":"4 Strands Grab Bag Mixed Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\/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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e4 mixed strands\u003cbr\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003etrand Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e 23-24\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e inches (including string\/raffi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003ea)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4673,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"9\":1,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Nunito\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":3,\"3\":149653}' data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBead Size: 2.5-5mm diameter. Please see picture with penny for size comparison.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154922\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51390395875623,"sku":"154922","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7268_d748a62b-18ec-4977-9fcc-7632dac7ea3c.jpg?v=1778683441","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/4-strands-grab-bag-mixed-trade-beads-154922","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}