{"product_id":"mixed-venetian-trade-beads-154924","title":"Mixed Venetian Trade Beads 36Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis lovely strand includes a mix of Venetian striped trade beads along with black and red Chevron beads in a variety of sizes and patterns.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA 36-inch strand of mixed Venetian trade beads is a fascinating collection of diverse colors, shapes, and patterns, each bead reflecting a unique story of craftsmanship and historic trade. Crafted in Venice, Italy, these beads showcase the mastery of Venetian glass artisans, who skillfully combined vibrant hues and intricate techniques to create striking decorative works. From bold striped designs to layered and wound glass forms, each bead highlights the artistry and variation characteristic of traditional Venetian beadmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"874\"\u003eThese beads were widely traded across Africa and other parts of the world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, where they became important items of exchange as well as adornment. Valued for both their beauty and cultural significance, they played a role in global trade networks that connected distant communities and traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-34711c23-7fff-36e6-1178-9c8057eef02b\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ni3is_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ni3is_25\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length (in): \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e36 Inches including raffia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 6-10mm in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e154924\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51390435393831,"sku":"154924","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7202_3e4a9af6-943b-4408-9190-03122a2ce9d4.jpg?v=1778684320","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/mixed-venetian-trade-beads-154924","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}