{"product_id":"6-strand-tile-blue-trade-beads-156063","title":"6 Strand Tile Blue Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA six-strand bag of tile blue trade beads, reflecting the rich history and cultural significance of beadwork and global exchange. Trade beads, often made of glass, played an important role in historical trade between Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. More than decorative objects, they served as forms of currency, symbols of status, and carriers of cultural stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced primarily in Europe, these beads became highly valued in Africa, where they were exchanged for valuable resources and incorporated into traditional adornment and cultural practices. Today, tile blue trade beads are cherished by collectors and artists for their striking color, craftsmanship, historical importance, and the stories they preserve about worldwide trade and cultural connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou are receiving all 6 strands. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_36nu6_55\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_36nu6_59\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_36nu6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_36nu6_30\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 25 inches\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 2-4mm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156063\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622964560167,"sku":"156063","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_3571_792b5528-52ad-424f-8840-767a382b7dbc.jpg?v=1783712847","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/6-strand-tile-blue-trade-beads-156063","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}