Oval Skunk Glass Black Trade Beads Indonesia

Indonesian oval “skunk” style beads, modern handmade beads inspired by older Venetian trade beads. 

A strand of handmade Indonesian glass beads inspired by classic “skunk” beads. These oval shaped beads feature a dark black glass base accented with colorful dotted designs in yellow. Each bead is individually crafted using traditional lampwork techniques, creating subtle variations in shape, size, and decoration that give the strand a distinctive handmade character.

Drawing inspiration from the colorful lampwork beads historically produced in Europe and traded throughout Africa and other parts of the world, Indonesian bead makers have continued to create contemporary interpretations of these traditional designs. The vibrant patterns and contrasting colors make these beads a striking addition to any trade bead collection or jewelry-making project.

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 wear. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.

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