{"product_id":"interlocking-snake-beads-yellow-bohemian-31-inch-155816","title":"Interlocking Snake Beads Yellow Bohemian 31 Inch","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eBohemian yellow interlocking “snake” beads are a distinctive form of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTrade Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, combining playful design with a rich history of global exchange. Produced in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBohemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, these molded glass beads feature linked, serpentine segments that create a fluid, articulated appearance when strung.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eLike many trade beads, they were more than decorative objects. They functioned as currency, markers of status, and carriers of cultural meaning as they circulated between Europe, Africa, and beyond. Their bold yellow color and unusual interlocking form made them especially eye catching and desirable in trade networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"890\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, Bohemian snake beads are prized by collectors and designers for their unique construction, vibrant color, and the layered history they represent within the broader story of international trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1lxco_57\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1lxco_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1lxco_32\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 31 inches (including string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 9 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e155816\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","brand":"sku 155000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51533277069607,"sku":"155816","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_1828_afed7982-eb67-44f3-b97a-a1465df78ac3.jpg?v=1782312014","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/interlocking-snake-beads-yellow-bohemian-31-inch-155816","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}