Trade Beads African Arts

Since the 16th century, glass beads made by artists in Venice, Italy were traded along the West African Coast. Glass beads from Bohemia, Moravia and Holland began trading there in the following centuries.

Highly prized and durable, Trade beads continue to be adored and adorned by cultural people all over the world.

Chevrons, Eye Beads and Millefiori Trade Beads from Italy, Ethiopian Red Glass, Russian Blues, Vaseline Beads, Confetti beads, Gooseberries and stripes, Padre Glass, Red White Hearts, Mock Chevrons, Coral Glass, Dutch Glass Rings and more.

African Arts include: Kopal Amber Beads, Agate Beads from Botswana, Mali Clay Beads Recycled Bottle Glass Beads, Brass and Copper Metal Beads