Tiny 6-Layer Chevron Indian Copies Trade Beads 40Inch

A 40-inch strand of tiny 6-layer Chevron trade beads made in India as copies of the classic Venetian Chevron beads. Chevron beads are characterized by their distinctive layered, star-like pattern and are among the most recognizable styles of European trade beads.

Trade beads were primarily produced in Venice, Bohemia, and other European countries from the late 1400s through the early 1900s and were widely traded throughout Africa and the Americas. Venetian beadmakers became particularly dominant during the peak of the trade in the mid-1800s to early 1900s. Today, trade beads are highly collectible, with classic styles such as Chevrons prized for their distinctive patterns and history of global exchange.

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.