{"product_id":"granby-glass-trade-beads-yoruba-156674","title":"Granby Glass Trade Beads Yoruba","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis strand features Granby glass trade beads associated with the Yoruba region of Nigeria. These glass beads are characterized by their simple, colorful forms and reflect the long history of glass beads circulating through West African trade networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlass beads have played an important role in Yoruba adornment and material culture for centuries, valued for their color, durability, and decorative appeal. Beads were used in necklaces, bracelets, ceremonial regalia, and other forms of personal adornment, with certain colors and combinations carrying cultural and symbolic significance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Granby beads offer a distinctive example of the glass trade beads that became part of West African bead traditions. Their simple appearance and historical connection to the region make them an appealing choice for collectors, jewelry makers, and those interested in African trade beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\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\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_q5du5_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_q5du5_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e28 inches (includes string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 4-6 mm diameter. See the picture for size comparison.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156674\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51874985869607,"sku":"156674","price":98.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7379_41b5fc1c-df67-4558-a45c-dc0c38db4a54.jpg?v=1786725241","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/granby-glass-trade-beads-yoruba-156674","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}