Round Glass Green Beads Indonesia
Description
For centuries, Indonesia has been renowned for its rich tradition of crafting glass beads. These beads exhibit a diverse array of colors, shapes, and sizes, with white, blue, and green being particularly popular choices. Typically strung on delicate threads or wires, these beads serve as versatile treasures, adorning wrists as bracelets, draping elegantly as necklaces, or enhancing the allure of earrings.
The roots of Indonesian glass bead craftsmanship trace back centuries, originating during the era when the Dutch East India Company engaged in trade. Back then, these beads played a pivotal role in exchanges between the Dutch and the people of Indonesia, facilitating the trade of spices, tobacco, and various other commodities.
Even in contemporary times, Indonesian glass beads continue to be meticulously crafted by hand, preserving age-old techniques passed down through generations. These beads, crafted with the same methods employed by their ancestors, find purpose as thoughtful gifts or embellishments for clothing, jewelry, and various other items.
Photo is an example. Yours will be similar. You are purchasing one.
This 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.
Strand Length
24 inches (including string/raffia)
Bead Size
4mm diameter. Please see picture with penny for size comparison.
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Approximate Age: 20th Century
Country of Origin: Asia
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Condition
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners.