Trade Beads Red & Yellow Watermelon
Trade Beads Red & Yellow Watermelon
Try these Watermelon Chevron Trade Beads for your next project! Each of these oval shaped beads have muted Red and Yellow stripes on them.These elegant layered beads usually come in Red, White and Blue, but can also come in other colors. Crafters use them on necklaces, chokers, bags, etc. Living History Re-enactors will find them perfect for period correct regalia. Bead makers in Venice, Italy made the first Chevron Beads near the end of the 14th century. Traders carried these layered glass beads to North America and Africa. They are highly desirable due to the complexity of their manufacture. In fact, craftsmen were not permitted to leave their factories in order to prevent them from sharing the technology.
The Beads measure between 10 mm and 12 mm long. This lot comes with 50 beads total.
One of a Kind!
Shop for more Trade Beads!
Read about the History of Native American Trade Beads
This item has sold but we have archived it for reference purposes. You may find a similar item available at WanderingBull.com. Please click on the links below to see what we have currently in stock.
We are always interested in buying Native American collections and One of a Kind items. For more information please call us 800-430-2855 or email Chris Bullock at chris@wanderingbull.com
Categories: BeadsTrade Beads
SKU: 2222-002-979
Shop for Trade Beads