{"product_id":"6-woven-leather-beads-morocco-153439","title":"6 Woven Leather Beads Morocco","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade of leather strips, these beads are meticulously hand-crafted. You will be receiving all six photographed beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1lxco_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.necklace_length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1lxco_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"623\" data-start=\"297\"\u003eThese striking spherical beads are constructed from tightly wrapped and layered strips of dyed leather, carefully coiled around a central core to create a bold, sculptural form. The deep red coloration—achieved through vegetable or synthetic dye—enhances the rhythmic, spiraled pattern formed by the overlapping leather bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1102\" data-start=\"625\"\u003eLarge leather beads of this type are traditionally used in personal adornment, often incorporated into necklaces, waist adornments, or ceremonial regalia. Across parts of North and West Africa, leatherworking holds deep cultural significance, with artisans employing wrapping, stitching, and binding techniques to transform utilitarian materials into decorative forms. The scale of these beads suggests they may have served as focal elements within a larger strand or ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1403\" data-start=\"1104\"\u003eThe visible layering and slight tonal variations in the dye reveal the hand-crafted process, while areas of darkened surface and subtle wear indicate age and handling. Their substantial presence and textural quality make them equally compelling as ethnographic objects or sculptural design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1527\" data-start=\"1405\"\u003eA visually bold example of traditional leather craftsmanship, reflecting both material ingenuity and ornamental tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_131ul_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.Bead_Size-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_131ul_99\" aria-label=\"Edit Bead Size metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_131ul_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_131ul_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_131ul_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003e6 Beads\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 27-30mm\u003cbr\u003e\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\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\u003e153439\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51102289363239,"sku":"153439","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_4703.jpg?v=1772648476","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/6-woven-leather-beads-morocco-153439","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}