[{"id":190155717,"handle":"12-and-under","title":"$12 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:35:15-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T13:32:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"12.01"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190155845,"handle":"21-and-under","title":"$21 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:35:15-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T13:32:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"21.01"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190155909,"handle":"49-and-under","title":"$49 and Under","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:40:03-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T13:34:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"49.01"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":57456361562,"handle":"1mm-hole-beads","title":"1mm Hole Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:35:15-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2018-09-17T16:20:45-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0.8"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"less_than","condition":"1.3"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190128965,"handle":"african-beads","title":"African Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:40:03-08:00","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":293181030555,"handle":"all-products-oos","title":"All Products including Out of Stock","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:40:03-08:00","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":20872658972,"handle":"aromatic-and-scented-beads","title":"Aromatic and Scented Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T19:20:00-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2017-11-29T20:26:48-08:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Sandalwood"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Eucalyptus"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Myrrh"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":79632826458,"handle":"beads","title":"Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:40:03-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2018-09-30T19:33:37-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":239126315163,"handle":"beads-for-jewelry-design","title":"Beads for Jewelry Design","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:35:50-08:00","body_html":"Explore our selection of beads and supplies for jewelry making. With over 5,000 products to choose from, we carry one of the most unique and diverse collections of beading supplies on the web!","published_at":"2021-02-03T10:47:48-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Jumbo"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Cloth"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2021-02-24T13:42:25-08:00","alt":null,"width":1026,"height":799,"src":"\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/920c1026b4c03e53d92ce40ddaae1f5e.jpg?v=1614202946"}},{"id":322183823515,"handle":"couponable","title":"Couponable","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:40:03-08:00","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":190131013,"handle":"eucalyptus-beads","title":"Eucalyptus Beads","updated_at":"2025-01-13T10:49:02-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:48:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Eucalyptus"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":319572738203,"handle":"everyday-value-finds","title":"Everyday Value Finds","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:35:15-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-10-04T10:20:34-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"5"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"less_than","condition":"15.01"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":317623795867,"handle":"halloween","title":"Halloween","updated_at":"2025-03-08T22:50:05-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-09-05T10:29:10-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Orange"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Purple"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Black and White"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":329238216859,"handle":"medium-beads","title":"Medium Beads (8 to 15mm)","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:35:50-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2025-03-05T16:09:49-08:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"greater_than","condition":"7"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"less_than","condition":"16"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190153413,"handle":"middle-eastern-beads","title":"Middle Eastern Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T21:03:12-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen it comes to finely crafted bead and jewelry Middle Eastern beads are in a category all their own. The quality and attention to detail of our Middle Eastern beads shows the true artistry and skill of Middle Eastern artists. Here at The Bead Chest we are at no shortage of high quality decorative Middle Eastern beads. From our from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/middle-eastern-beads\/white-metal-material?\"\u003ehandcrafted white metal beads\u003c\/a\u003e to our intricately carved and painted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/middle-eastern-beads\/bone-material?\"\u003eMiddle Eastern bone beads\u003c\/a\u003e and from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/middle-eastern-beads\/brass-material?\"\u003ereflective brass pendants\u003c\/a\u003e to our beautifully crafted \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/middle-eastern-beads\/wood-material?\"\u003ewood beads\u003c\/a\u003e our immense collection of Middle Eastern beads will add a masterfully crafted quality to your next jewelry collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGeographically the Middle East sits between Western Asia and extends to areas of Northern Africa and Egypt. The Middle East is considered to be the cradle of civilization. The earliest human settlements in the Middle East are said to have formed around 3500 BC. Civilizations established by the Sumerians and Akkadians in Mesopotamia all flourished in this region. The murals, statues, pottery and jewelry made during this period of history can be found in museums all over the world. One of the most prominent city-states in Mesopotamia was Sumner. According to history Sumner is where the first written language was developed. During this time period the High Priestess of Inanna became the first ever known author in history. Eventually society began to spread during this time period and civilizations began to pop up in the Nile valley of Egypt. Many jewelry making techniques still used today were developed in Egypt from 2686 to 1069 BC. One of the most famous and renowned ancient empires was the Byzantine empire. Ancient Byzantine pottery and glass jewelry still influences modern day jewelry making today! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the modern day in countries all over the Middle East master artisans are still creating jewelry. Pulling from the techniques and styles of ancient Middle Eastern jewelry designs while putting a modern twist on their designs, newly made Middle Eastern jewelry and beads are truly a unique sight to behold. From countries like Iran, Syria, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt, Bahrain and Turkey and many variations and styles of Middle Eastern jewelry are perfect for creative jewelry design projects. At The Bead Chest we have so many elegant Middle Eastern bead strands from artisans from Bethlehem to Morocco!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSo what are you waiting for? So please take your time and browse our curated section of Middle Eastern beads. There isn’t a better time than now to start incorporating magnificent Middle Eastern bead strands into your jewelry designs. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T12:32:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Afghanistan"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Morocco"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Middle East"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190133253,"handle":"moroccan-beads","title":"Moroccan Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T13:10:05-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eWe carry a large selection of beautiful Moroccan beads. Each of these beads are handmade by independent artisans. Many carry rich and deep histories, particularly those adorned by the Berber tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory of Moroccan Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn 5th June, 2007, the bead world was rocked by news of a minuscule 12-bead find in Taforalt, Eastern Morocco. Unusually well preserved with distinguishable red ochre patinations, the beautiful shell beads uncovered by archaeologists from the Moroccan Institute of Natural Sciences and Oxford University would quickly cement the North African country as one of the earliest bead-making cultures in the world. According to experts, the Moroccan shell beads date back in excess of 80,000 years, making them the second oldest find after those found in Skhul, Israel, during the 1930's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoroccan beads have both fascinated and intrigued bead collectors from around the world since the 18th Century. Natural beads made from amber and agate are discernibly popular among Western cultures, since both minerals are regarded semi-precious. Moroccan beads made from tree resin beads are also a popular export and are thought to have been an early form of currency, used by merchants plying trade via Trans-African routes. As trade ties grew in the 18th Century, Morocco saw a proliferation of beads flood into the country via capital city Marrakesh, including the ambiguous European trade beads that would later inspire Moroccan creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescended upon by hordes of bead collectors each year, the souks (markets) of mystical Marrakesh are a haven of exotic bead finds, both vintage and modern in appeal. Striking silver-lined beads with beautiful facets of glass or semi-precious stone are some of the most popular, not least because of a history intertwined with the Islamic faith. Moroccan prayer beads are characteristically similar to those of Ethiopia in that they are predominantly symmetrical in design and finish, however, the Moroccan variants are characteristically ornate and usually produced from silver or white metal alloy. Gold is rarely used since it is regarded with superstition.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:49:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Bead"},{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Morocco"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":190270853,"handle":"purple-beads","title":"Purple Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T21:34:48-08:00","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWant an authentic and luxurious feel in your jewelry designs and home decor style? Our purple beads might be the best option for you! You can be confident in our selection purple beads. The color purple represents truth, quality, vision, containment, spiritual awareness and chic simplicity. With shades from plum to magenta, from lilac to grape, from violet to mauve, from eggplant to amethyst, from wine to periwinkle and from orchid to lavender our massive selection of purple tones will help you create chic and sophisticated jewelry designs like you’ve never seen before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAll around the world the color purple is associated with royalty, wealth, nobility and spirituality. In Japan purple signifies wealth and position. The highest ranked Buddhist monks wear purple robes to represent their spiritual enlightenment. In Tibet, purple amethyst is considered to be sacred and is often seen used in rosaries and fashioned to Buddha statues. In China purple signifies physical and mental healing. In China purple is said to be a lucky color that will bring luck and fame. In ancient Egypt purple denoted virtue and perseverance. Catholicism associates the color purple with piety and faith. All across the world you can find Catholic cathedrals with spectacular stained glass windows with many shades of purple used in the designs. In Iran the color purple represents what is to come in the future. In the United States purple is considered to be a color of the highest honor and the US military awards purple hearts to military service members who have sacrificed and served for their country. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhen it comes to purple beads here at The Bead Chest your options of shade, color, size and material are abundant. Create a divine bracelet or necklace with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/ashanti-beads\/purple-color?\"\u003epurple shaded Ashanti glass saucer beads\u003c\/a\u003e. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/recycled-paper-beads\/purple-color?\"\u003erecycled lavender paper beads\u003c\/a\u003e from Uganda can add that worn down feel you’ve been looking for to any of your jewelry designs. Want a touch of royalty and luxury? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/java-recycled-glass-beads\/purple-color?\"\u003epurple Java glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebeadchest.com\/collections\/glass-beads\/purple-color?\"\u003elavender glass beads\u003c\/a\u003e from West Africa may be your best option. From Afghanistan to Ghana our hues and tones of iridescent purple beads are ready for the taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThere is no better time than now to emanate the uplifting and decadent energy of purple! So please feel free to peruse our collection of purple beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2016-04-03T12:42:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Purple"},{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Beads"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":304599957659,"handle":"test","title":"TEST","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:40:03-08:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-03-19T16:27:57-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":190135685,"handle":"wood-beads","title":"Wood Beads","updated_at":"2025-03-08T23:34:52-08:00","body_html":"With their warm colors and striking natural inclusions, its hardly surprising that African Wood Beads were once a coveted format of currency among the indigenous tribes of Africa. The exchange of wooden beads for goods can be traced back to the Neolithic era in 10000 B.C when humans pioneered crop cultivation, and began to farm land for both self sufficiency and profit. According to historian Lois Dubin, wooden beads were also prized among the Neolithic Egyptians, with many burying great hoards alongside their dead believing that money would aid them in the afterlife. For many tribes, Wood Beads are an ecological preference over newer materials such as glass and plastic. The Maasai people of Kenya are particularly renowned for their ethical approach, and still prefer to use wooden beads for their elaborate tiered collars and exuberant pendants which distinguish them from other clans. Wooden Heishi Beads are among the earliest known formats to be produced for adornment. Both the Surma of Ethiopia and the Dogon tribes of Mali reproduced shell Heishi Beads from soft woods and bamboo, strings of which would often be exchanged with other clans for weaponry and animals. Distinguished by its reddish-brown hue and beautiful natural inclusions, Rosewood has become a particularly popular material for bead-craft among tribes in Ghana, the Congo and Cameroon. Usually round or oval in shape, Rosewood Beads are often used to create strings of Prayer Beads, or as accents for necklaces made of lighter woods, such as Olive and Palm. Known for their hardiness and durability, Olive Wood Beads have proven particularly popular for African Rosaries, and you'll find many are carved with symbols that have some kind of religious connotation. Palm Wood Beads, made from the timber of coconut bearing palm trees, are also becoming increasingly popular in the West. A delicious golden hue with flecks of dark brown, they make for beautiful focal spacers for Bohemian necklaces and chunky African bracelets!","published_at":"2016-04-02T08:49:00-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"product_metafield_definition","relation":"equals","condition":"Wood"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
These unusual moroccan beads are made from eucalyptus and smell great. Wear them as is or make them a part of your jewelry. Each strand is unique and may show some variation in color. These are extra long strands!
Dark Multicolor Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
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Jacqueline G.
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I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Attractive aromatic & and ok
They’re attractive nice colors earthy they smell like eucalyptus leaves 🍁 Not eucalyptus oil. They will be uncomfortable if worn in Hot weather more than 80 degrees otherwise they’re okay.
CS
Cynthia S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
5 star
Green Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
K
Kathrin
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Customer Review
I love how they smell and have hung them near my work bench for my enjoyment. The order came straight away. thank you very much.
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Purple Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
14 Reviews
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Original price$8.00
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Approx. 300 beads |
1mm Hole |
30-35 inches Strand Length
These unusual moroccan beads are made from eucalyptus and smell great. Wear them as is or make them a part of your jewelry. Each strand is unique and may show some variation in color. These are extra long strands!
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Product Details
These unusual moroccan beads are made from eucalyptus and smell great. Wear them as is or make them a part of your jewelry. Each strand is unique and may show some variation in color. These are extra long strands!
These unusual moroccan beads are made from eucalyptus and smell great. Wear them as is or make them a part of your jewelry. Each strand is unique and may show some variation in color. These are extra long strands!
Dark Multicolor Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
JG
Jacqueline G.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Attractive aromatic & and ok
They’re attractive nice colors earthy they smell like eucalyptus leaves 🍁 Not eucalyptus oil. They will be uncomfortable if worn in Hot weather more than 80 degrees otherwise they’re okay.
CS
Cynthia S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
5 star
Green Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
K
Kathrin
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Customer Review
I love how they smell and have hung them near my work bench for my enjoyment. The order came straight away. thank you very much.
Dark Multicolor Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
JG
Jacqueline G.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
4 years ago
Attractive aromatic & and ok
They’re attractive nice colors earthy they smell like eucalyptus leaves 🍁 Not eucalyptus oil. They will be uncomfortable if worn in Hot weather more than 80 degrees otherwise they’re okay.
CS
Cynthia S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7 years ago
5 star
Green Aromatic Moroccan Eucalyptus Beads
K
Kathrin
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9 years ago
Customer Review
I love how they smell and have hung them near my work bench for my enjoyment. The order came straight away. thank you very much.
