{"product_id":"7-zen-venetian-trade-beads-157156","title":"7 Zen Venetian Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eZen trade beads are glass beads that served as currency in the African trade market from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Produced in Venice, Italy, these beads featured a black and white color scheme symbolizing yin and yang. Skilled craftsmanship was essential for their consistent size and shape. Strung on strands for easy transport, they were not only used as currency but also for adornment and decoration in African cultures, often worn as necklaces or used in religious ceremonies. Today, Zen trade beads are highly valued by collectors, influencing contemporary fashion and design with their simple yet elegant aesthetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e7 Loose Beads\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 10-14 mm diameter. Please see picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e157156\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 157000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52055996629287,"sku":"157156","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0688_b2993ec7-5ecb-4230-b576-f9d66e25e36e.jpg?v=1789153014","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/7-zen-venetian-trade-beads-157156","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}