[{"id":288892584091,"handle":"79-and-up","title":"$79 and Up","updated_at":"2025-03-09T01:45:49-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-09-29T22:20:09-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"78.99"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190128965,"handle":"african-beads","title":"African Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-09T12:00:03-07:00","body_html":"Each African Bead carries its own story; a rich history and story behind it. Many will have had numerous owners, and seen multiple continents by the time they arrive to you. African beads and jewelry have played an enormous role in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-culture\/\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-fashion\/\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-economy\/\"\u003eeconomy\u003c\/a\u003e, and artistic expression of the African people. Today, they are cherished by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-for-collectors\/\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-jewelry\/\"\u003ejewelry makers\u003c\/a\u003e, and everyday people who just love wearing African beads!\n\u003ch2 class=\"green\"\u003eThe Basics of African Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe term African Beads is used to refer to both beads locally produced by indigenous people of the African continent as well as Trade Beads that have traveled from other parts of the world and now circulate or were recently sourced from Africa. Together these beads have played an enormous role in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-culture\/\"\u003eculture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-fashion\/\"\u003efashion\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-economy\/\"\u003eeconomy\u003c\/a\u003e, and artistic expression of the African people. Today, they are cherished by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-for-collectors\/\"\u003ecollectors\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-trade-beads-in-jewelry\/\"\u003ejewelry makers\u003c\/a\u003e, and everyday people who just love wearing African beads! \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/african-tribal-beads\/\"\u003eAfrican tribal beads\u003c\/a\u003e and glass beads also hold a special \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/blog\/mythical-significance-african-glass-beads\/\" title=\"Mythical significance of African glass beads\"\u003emythical significance\u003c\/a\u003e as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeads and Beadmaking have a long history in Africa. Beads have been made by indigenous Africans for thousands of years. In ancient times Egyptians, Greeks, and Indians established trading bases in East Africa and eventually the Arabs invaded in the eighth century and established trade routes with the wealthy kingdom of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/ghana-beads\" title=\"Ghana beads\"\u003eGhana\u003c\/a\u003e in modern day Mauritania. The Arabs brought \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/glass-beads\" title=\"Glass beads\"\u003eglass beads\u003c\/a\u003e to the Niger Delta to trade for gold and slaves. European explorers and traders began to arrive in the 15th century and this was followed by a tremendous influx of beads during the colonial period. At the peak of trade it is estimated that beads accounted for 40% of total imports or 2.5lbs glass beads \/year for every man, women and child. Today the tradition of beads continues to be ingrained in African culture and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/trade-beads\"\u003eold trade beads\u003c\/a\u003e are still used for internal commerce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern production of beads is in some sense a family tradition where tools and techniques are passed from one generation to the next. Beadmaking is a labor-intensive process and since many beads are hand made, this leads to variability in the appearance of individual beads even within a single strand. Production of beads is distributed throughout many countries on the African continent however the Hausa people of West Africa are particularly known for dominating the bead trade where they travel extensively to locate beads in villages, modify many beads, and sell them to local and foreign merchants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfrican Beads are made from a diverse array of materials. Some of the oldest beads were made from natural materials such as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/stone-beads\" title=\"Stone beads\"\u003estones\u003c\/a\u003e, clay, plant materials such as doum palm nuts and bamboo stems, animal materials such as ostrich eggshells, bones such as the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/batik-bone-beads\" title=\"Batik bone beads\"\u003eBatik Bone bead\u003c\/a\u003e of Kenya, buffalo horn, and marine shells such as the Conus. These materials continue to be used today. Similarly, metal beads have been made from gold, bronze, and brass especially in West African countries such as Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/mali-beads\" title=\"Mali beads\"\u003eMali\u003c\/a\u003e, Cameroon, and Senegal. Silver has also been traditionally popular in \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/ethiopian-beads\" title=\"Ethiopian beads\"\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/a\u003e. Finally, glass beadmaking is also an ancient tradition in Africa where it has been practiced for at least 1000 years. The two techniques for making glass beads that dominate in Africa are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/powder-glass-beads\" title=\"Powder glass beads\"\u003ePowder-glass Beadmaking\u003c\/a\u003e and Bida Glass Beadmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uses of beads in Africa are as varied as the materials used to make them. Beadwork is very popular in many African nations and is integrated into many art forms including clothing such as the stand-out collars of the Maasai tribe, headdresses and belts, wooden sculptures, small leather amulets, and a myriad of jewelry items where beads are regarded as items of wealth, power, and status. Because of their long history, beads continue to play a role in many traditional rites and ceremonies such as coming-of-age, circumcision, marriage, burial, and local festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of different African and African Trade Bead varieties in existence today is enormous. Any attempt at classification is further complicated by the fact that many beads have been reworked and redecorated over time to conform to local tastes and preferences. Some of the most well known varieties of African Beads today are \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/krobo-beads\" title=\"Krobo beads\"\u003eKrobo Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Kakamba Beads, Mali Clay Beads and Mali Wedding Beads, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/chevron-beads\" title=\"Chevron beads\"\u003eChevrons\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/millefiori-beads\" title=\"Millefiori beads\"\u003eMillefiori\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/vaseline-beads\" title=\"Vaseline beads\"\u003eVaseline Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/white-heart-beads\" title=\"White heart beads\"\u003eWhite Heart Beads\u003c\/a\u003e, Kiffa Beads, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/hebron-beads\" title=\"Hebron trade beads\"\u003eHebron Beads\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ghana"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Kenya"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ethiopia"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Ivory Coast"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Mali"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Burkina Faso"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Cameroon"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Nigeria"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Niger"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Guinea-Bissau"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Morocco"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Sudan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Afghanistan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Togo"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"West Africa"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":276717895835,"handle":"african-textiles","title":"African Textiles","updated_at":"2025-03-09T11:55:53-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eAfrica is known for the many forms of distinctive textiles that are produced there and then exported all around the world. Across the continent of Africa there are many different techniques, dyeing methods and weaving styles used by talented artisans to create one of a kind textiles. Native African textiles have many forms and different functions and they hold significant cultural importance depending on where and how they’re made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextile weaving is a centuries old tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation over the years. Archaeologists have found and archived ancient textiles from Burkina Faso in the Northern region of the country that date back to the 13th century. Evidence of textile weaving has also been found in caves in Mali that date all the way back to the 11th century. It’s believed that textile weaving techniques originated in Mali and spread across the continent to areas like Ghana, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigeria is known for its Aso Oke textile that is also commonly referred to as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/indigo-cloths\"\u003eIndigo Cloth\u003c\/a\u003e. Aso Oke is a hand-woven cloth that uses a difficult and time consuming artisan technique to be made. Usually weaved with cotton, Aso Oke has a very rich Indigo-Color. It has to be hand dyed multiple times to achieve its deep blue and purple tones. Raw silk is also used in the process of making Aso Oke and it is hand embroidered into the cloth's pattern. Aso Oke is often worn during ceremonies like weddings and religious festivals. Oftentimes artisan textiles are also embroidered with handmade beads and charms. Collectors and Interior Designers also use Aso Oke to decorate the home. Indigo dyeing is also popular in Cameroon and artisans there use similar techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Africa is known for the traditional \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/ewe-kente-cloths\"\u003eAsante Kente Cloth\u003c\/a\u003e style of textiles. The Ashante have traded Kente for centuries with neighboring African Countries and with European and Arab traders. The Ashante are known for their complex strip-weaving techniques that are used in their colorful Kente Cloth designs. Ashante Kente has a long history and is often associated with royalty. Each color has multiple spiritual meanings. Just to name a few, Black usually represents spiritual energy, ancestors and is often worn at funerals. Blue symbolizes harmony and love. Green is associated with growth, harvest and renewal. Gold signifies royalty, wealth and status. Maroon is associated with healing and Silver signifies joy, serenity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handmade spirit of African Textiles is really something to marvel at. So please take a closer look at our selection of traditional Artisan Textiles below. Whether you are looking for a traditional Kente Cloth style, or a unique hand woven Indigo Cloth, we’re sure you’ll be able to find something amazing for your home or personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2021-09-08T12:07:05-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Cloth"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":102313605,"handle":"all","title":"All Products","updated_at":"2025-03-09T12:00:05-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2015-10-03T13:56:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"show-subcollections","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":293181030555,"handle":"all-products-oos","title":"All Products including Out of Stock","updated_at":"2025-03-09T12:00:05-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2023-09-18T15:21:32-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"-1000"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":191289797,"handle":"ashanti-beads","title":"Ashanti Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-09T12:00:03-07:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eLooking to add a genuine piece of Ashanti culture and design to your next jewelry collection? You’ve come to the right place! Our numerous selection of ethically sourced Ashanti beads from Ghana are going to blow your mind. From our beautiful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/ashanti-beads\/saucer-shape?\"\u003eAshanti Saucer beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our amazing assorted mixes of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/ashanti-beads\/mixed-shape?\"\u003evintage love beads\u003c\/a\u003e your options when it comes to Ashanti beads are endless!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Ashanti people are an ethnic group native to the West African, Ashanti region located in Ghana. The most commonly spoken language by the Ashanti people is a dialect of Twi. The ancient culture of the Ashanti people was a wealthy and rich society. The original Ashanti empire was founded in 1670 and developed into booming society due to its domestic trade items, such as, jewelry and bullion. Interestingly enough the Ashanti society is a matrilineal society and traces its lineage through females. Because of the matrilineal nature of the Ashanti society familial and land rights are determined by one's relations to women and not men. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAshanti beads and pendants are truly a sight to behold. The Ashanti like many other tribes in Ghana make a variety of glass trade beads, saucer beads and pendants. The Ashanti people are especially known for Ashanti Talking Beads. Ashanti Talking Beads are worn for the purpose of communication. Strands of Ashanti talking beads come in many different colors. Each color on the talking bead strands has individual significance. It is said by the Ashanti people that when strands of talking beads knock against one another when worn, they make unique sounds and noises that only those among the Ashanti people can understand as language. Throughout Ashanti history talking beads were traditionally worn on simple strings of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/venetian-beads\"\u003eVenetian trade beads\u003c\/a\u003e. Although, today you can see Ashanti talking beads mixed with recycled glass beads as well. One of the most popular uses for Ashanti talking beads is for women. Many Ashanti women will wear waist chains of Ashanti talking beads to create noise by swaying their hips when walking. It’s believed that the noises made when wearing Ashanti talking bead waist chains will attract the attention of the men.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNow that you know a little bit more about Ashanti culture, why not try incorporating some Ashanti beads into your new jewelry designs. So please feel free to browse our curated section of Ashanti beads! We know you won’t be disappointed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-08T05:57:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Ashanti"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Sandcast Powder Glass"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":292909121691,"handle":"ashanti-kente-cloths","title":"Ashanti Kente Cloths","updated_at":"2025-03-02T14:04:49-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2023-09-14T16:24:57-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Kente"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Ashanti"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":238954348699,"handle":"collectible-beads","title":"Collectible Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-09T01:45:49-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-02-01T15:04:28-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"90"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Gift Card"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Indigo Cloth"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Pack"},{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Resin"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-09T12:00:05-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-11-15T11:15:03-08:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Couponable"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":281652986011,"handle":"home-decor","title":"Home Decor","updated_at":"2025-03-09T11:55:53-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-11-11T00:33:18-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"home-decor","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Textile"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Singing Bowl"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Basket"},{"column":"type","relation":"equals","condition":"Bowl"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":210646761627,"handle":"in-stock-products","title":"In Stock Products","updated_at":"2025-03-09T12:00:05-07:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-08-05T16:44:54-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":89185878106,"handle":"one-of-a-kind-beads","title":"One of a Kind","updated_at":"2025-03-09T10:25:52-07:00","body_html":"Feast your eyes on our large selection of one-of-a-kind beads. For every item in this category, what you see is what you get! Each item is 100% unique and was individually photographed and posted in order to allow you to experience its full beauty. Only 1 available of each. 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Admire the rich colorful beauty of this authentic vintage Ghanaian Kente Cloth. Woven from cotton, handmade textiles such as this play a central role in the artistic tradition of many West African countries where they are traditionally worn as clothing. Kente cloths are made by the Akan people and were traditionally used solely for royal courts and prestigious occasions. Look carefully and you will see that each piece has its own unique and distinctive pattern. This colorful and vibrant fabric can be used for all kinds of unique design projects. Use it as a table cloth, wall hanging, to make custom clothes, or simply as a colorful accent for your favorite room. This cloth measures approximately 40-44 x 71-75" and is one of a kind. You will receive the exact cloth shown in the photograph!
African Ashanti Kente Cloth #14905
Original price$139.00
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$139.00
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40-44 x 71-75 inches Strand Length
Admire the rich colorful beauty of this authentic vintage Ghanaian Kente Cloth. Woven from cotton, handmade textiles such as this play a central role in the artistic tradition of many West African countries where they are traditionally worn as clothing. Kente cloths are made by the Akan people and were traditionally used solely for royal courts and prestigious occasions. Look carefully and you will see that each piece has its own unique and distinctive pattern. This colorful and vibrant fabric can be used for all kinds of unique design projects. Use it as a table cloth, wall hanging, to make custom clothes, or simply as a colorful accent for your favorite room. This cloth measures approximately 40-44 x 71-75" and is one of a kind. You will receive the exact cloth shown in the photograph!
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Admire the rich colorful beauty of this authentic vintage Ghanaian Kente Cloth. Woven from cotton, handmade textiles such as this play a central role in the artistic tradition of many West African countries where they are traditionally worn as clothing. Kente cloths are made by the Akan people and were traditionally used solely for royal courts and prestigious occasions. Look carefully and you will see that each piece has its own unique and distinctive pattern. This colorful and vibrant fabric can be used for all kinds of unique design projects. Use it as a table cloth, wall hanging, to make custom clothes, or simply as a colorful accent for your favorite room. This cloth measures approximately 40-44 x 71-75" and is one of a kind. You will receive the exact cloth shown in the photograph!
Admire the rich colorful beauty of this authentic vintage Ghanaian Kente Cloth. Woven from cotton, handmade textiles such as this play a central role in the artistic tradition of many West African countries where they are traditionally worn as clothing. Kente cloths are made by the Akan people and were traditionally used solely for royal courts and prestigious occasions. Look carefully and you will see that each piece has its own unique and distinctive pattern. This colorful and vibrant fabric can be used for all kinds of unique design projects. Use it as a table cloth, wall hanging, to make custom clothes, or simply as a colorful accent for your favorite room. This cloth measures approximately 40-44 x 71-75" and is one of a kind. You will receive the exact cloth shown in the photograph!
