Vintage African Christmas Beads Bracelet & Earrings Set

Vintage African Christmas Drawn Glass Beads Bracelet & Earrings Set

Bring a burst of color and history to your style with this bracelet and earrings set made from authentic vintage African "Christmas" drawn glass trade beads. Featuring a joyful mix of Venetian and Czech seed beads traded in Africa during the mid-1900s, this set is a vibrant celebration of heritage and craftsmanship.

Set Details:

• Bead type: vintage drawn glass seed beads (Venetian & Czech)
• Bracelet width: 13/16" (20 mm)
• Bracelet fit: comfortably fits most wrists with stainless steel memory wire
• Earring diameter: 2 5/8" (60 mm)
• Earring length: 3 1/4" (83 mm) including hooks
• Materials: drawn glass beads, stainless steel hooks & memory wire

YOUR SET WILL BE IDENTICAL TO THE ONE SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH (GIVEN NORMAL VARIATION SINCE THESE BEADS ARE ALL COMPLETELY HANDMADE).

These beads are known as drawn glass beads, created by forming long glass canes and cutting them into precise lengths, resulting in perfectly shaped seed beads. Historically produced in Venice and the former Czechoslovakia, these beads traveled across trade routes to Africa, where they became highly valued in markets and cultural exchange. While they differ from Ghana’s Krobo powder glass beads, drawn beads share in the broader legacy of trade beads, once used as currency and now treasured as artistic heritage.

This colorful set pairs beautifully with beaded necklaces or beads necklaces for a vibrant, coordinated look.

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