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Colourful strand of large 25 fancy Indian Glass Beads that apparently traveled all the way from India to West African Bead Market.. then brought to Canada by Funky Frog – jet set beads! However the Beads Trader told me they were from Nigeria. While research this bead i could not find any related beads except the glass beads coming from India ... if anyone know these beads please contact us! The beads are about 13x29 mm. There is a smaller version of these beads which you can check out by clicking here. They are pictured together in the last photo. -
Millefiori Trade Beads from Venice have always been coveted , both in West Africa, where they were shipped to starting as early as the late 19th century, and in Europe and North America. Many of you will know these beads as ‘love beads’ from the 60’s! Millefiori or ‘thousand flowers’ Beads are made by places slices of cane bead on a core of molten glass. Over the years these beads’ value have soared so it is no wonder other places started to make copies of these beads. India has been making beads for centuries and started making beads that look like the Venetian Trade Beads from about 1980. These beads are generally larger than the original Venetian beads with larger holes . These Indian Venetian Beads found their way to Ghana’s Bead Markets where Funky Frog found them and was captivated by their colourful and varied shapes. This strand of 19 translucent blue with colourful specks beads are about 15x20 mm. One strand has two beads with yellow and red patterned inlays, the other strand has one with a red patterned inlay. You will receive one of these strands – for now if you want to specify email us please. They are handmade so will vary in size , shape and colour. -
Colourful strand of 29 fancy Indian Glass Beads that traveled all the way from India to West African Bead Market and then brought to Canada by Funky Frog – jet set beads! The beads are about 10x24 mm. -
Venetian Trade Beads from Venice have always been coveted , both in West Africa, where they were shipped to starting as early as the late 19th century, and in Europe and North America. India has been making beads for centuries and started making beads that look like the Venetian Trade Beads from about 1980. The Indian beads are generally larger than the original Venetian beads with larger holes . These Indian Venetian Beads found their way to Ghana’s Bead Markets where Funky Frog found them and was captivated by their colourful and varied shapes. This strand of 34 beautiful Venetian Glass beads are about 4x20mm. They are handmade so will vary in size , shape and colour. -
Venetian Trade Beads from Venice have always been coveted , both in West Africa, where they were shipped to starting as early as the late 19th century, and in Europe and North America. India has been making beads for centuries and started making beads that look like the Venetian Trade Beads from about 1980. The Indian beads are generally larger than the original Venetian beads with larger holes . These Indian Venetian Beads found their way to Ghana’s Bead Markets where Funky Frog found them and was captivated by their colourful and varied shapes. This strand of 20 jaunty red and black stripes beads are about 16mm. They are handmade so will vary in size , shape and colour. -
Venetian Trade Beads from Venice have always been coveted , both in West Africa, where they were shipped to starting as early as the late 19th century, and in Europe and North America. India has been making beads for centuries and started making beads that look like the Venetian Trade Beads from about 1980. The Indian beads are generally larger than the original Venetian beads with larger holes . These Indian Venetian Beads found their way to Ghana’s Bead Markets where Funky Frog found them and was captivated by their colourful and varied shapes. A strand of jaunty Bumblebee yellow and black stripes beads are about 16 mm. There are three strands to choose from: 20 beads, 36 beads and 49 beads. They are handmade so will vary in size , shape and colour. You will receive a strand similar to the photos. -
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Millefiori Trade Beads from Venice have always been coveted , both in West Africa, where they were shipped to starting as early as the late 19th century, and in Europe and North America. Many of you will know these beads as ‘love beads’ from the 60’s! Millefiori or ‘thousand flowers’ Beads are made by places slices of cane bead on a core of molten glass. Over the years these beads’ value have soared so it is no wonder other places started to make copies of these beads. India has been making beads for centuries and started making beads that look like the Venetian Trade Beads from about 1980. These beads are generally larger than the original Venetian beads with larger holes . These Indian Venetian Beads found their way to Ghana’s Bead Markets where Funky Frog found them and was captivated by their colourful and varied shapes. This strand of 20 colourful millifiori beads are about 11x18 mm. They are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
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A Translucent Blue Glass Bead ... The bead is about 14 mm. These glass beads were found in a Bead Market in Ghana, W. Africa but probably found its way there from India. -
A Translucent Purple Glass Bead with a tiny white flower imbedded. The bead is about 20 mm with a large hole. These glass beads were found in a Bead Market in Ghana, W. Africa but probably found its way there from India. This purple is very hard to photograph. It is definitely a soft translucent purple. Purple is a very complex colour. There are so many variations. It is said purple symbolizes magic, mystery, spirituality, the sub-conscious, creativity, dignity, royalty – and it does evoke all of these meanings more so than any other color. Further variations of purple can convey different meanings. For instance light purples are light-hearted, floral, and romantic. The dark shades are more intellectual and dignified. You either love purple or you don’t. It was the one colour most people asked for before the 2020 Bead Hunt!! -
These beads are one of a kind and the strand you see pictured here is the one you will receive. A strand of about 250 gorgeous Antique Blue Glass Dogon Donut Beads strung on raffia 36" long. The beads vary in size and shape. These beads are a gorgeous cobolt blue which when light hits them comes alive. Because these beads are old and have been traded in history, expect imperfections such as chips, pitting and an occasional broken bead. -
A gorgeous strand of 54 Trade Beads strung on raffia 30" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
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A gorgeous strand of 67 collectible Venetian Trade Beads strung on raffia 32" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and so show some of their wear. This strand has a whimisical feel. -
A gorgeous strand of 76 Venetian Trade Beads strung on raffia 34" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and so show some of their wear. This strand includes some Millefiori or 'Thousand Flower' Beads which were made in Venice, Italy and were one of the most commonly traded beads back in the days of the European Explorers around the 16th century and on. -
A string of tiny Skunk Beads strung on raffia 36" long. Skunk Beads are also called Eye Beads or Thousand Eye Beads and were traded in the mid to late 1800s. These beads have traveled continents and oceans and show the wear of time. The beads are about 7 mm and there are lots! -
A strand of yellow button-like Prosser Beads on raffia 34" long. The beads are around 6 mm. Hole opening around .5 mm. These are great spacer beads. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. -
A strand of green button-like Prosser Beads on string 30" long. The beads are varying sizes, around 5 mm to 7 mm. Hole opening around .5 mm. These are great spacer beads. You will received the image with the penny. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. -
A gorgeous strand of lots of old Trade Beads strung on string 36" long. This mix of Venetian Beads range from tiny - 5 mm to 12 mm. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
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A truly spectacular strand of 51 Trade Beads strung on raffia 36" long. This mix of Venetian Beads has some real stars among them: 14 whimisical wedding cake beads (yellow and red) , a Hebron Bead (said to be made in Hebron in the 1800s) , several impeccable Bodom beads, 4 raised dot Skunk Venetian Beads (sadly the 5th which is blue with yellow dots is damaged), 3 vintage glass beads ..are some. A real collector's item! These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
A strand of small yellow button-like Prosser Beads on raffia 30" long. Each bead is about 8 mm in diameter with the hole opening around .5 mm. These are great spacer beads. There are 4 strands - you will receive one similar to the strands in photo. Prosser beads are by extension any beads made by the 'Prosser' technique, invented by the Prosser brothers in 1840 in England for the purpose of making buttons. The process consists of molding a cold paste under great pressure and then firing it. -
A gorgeous strand of 59 Trade Beads strung on raffia 28" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
A gorgeous strand of 56 Trade Beads strung on raffia 29" long. These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty. -
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These beads are one of a kind and the strand you see pictured here is the one you will receive. A strand of 150 cobolt blue glass beads strung on raffia 32" long. The beads vary in size which is around 8 mm. These beads are a gorgeous cobolt blue which when light hits them comes alive. Because these beads are old and have been traded in history, expect imperfections such as chips, pitting and an occasional broken bead. -
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These beads are one of a kind and the strand you see pictured here is the one you will receive. A strand of 131 mixed faceted Antique Russian Blue glass Beads strung on raffia 32" long. The beads vary in size and shape. These beads are a gorgeous cobolt blue which when light hits them comes alive. Because these beads are old and have been traded in history, expect imperfections such as chips, pitting and an occasional broken bead. -
A gorgeous strand of 103 Trade Beads strung on raffia 34" long. A mix of Venetian beads from tiny on up that almost all have in common dots! These beads have traveled across continents and oceans and show some of their wear. Somehow the evidence of their adventures only adds to their beauty.
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