Trade Beads

Discover a diverse collection of Contemporary and Antique Trade Beads at The Wandering Bull, LLC. Your trusted source for authentic Native American beadwork supplies. Our ever-changing inventory features rare and collectible beads. Perfect for both traditional and modern craft projects.

We offer a wide selection of contemporary beads. Including Chevron Beads, Padre Bead and Wampum Beads. Skunk Beads (also known as Eye Beads), Blue Russian Beads, Vaseline Beads, and the ever-popular Venetian Millefiori Beads. These handcrafted beads are prized for their history, beauty, and cultural significance.

Our Millefiori Trade Beads are especially renowned. “Millefiori,” meaning “a thousand flowers” in Italian, refers to the intricate glasswork technique first developed in Venice in the early 1800s. These beads are made by fusing colorful glass canes into floral or striped patterns,. Then layering them over solid-colored glass cores. This creates vibrant, eye-catching designs. Millefiori beads were commonly used as trade beads throughout history, particularly in the fur trade era.

Perfect for historic beadwork, regalia restoration, ethnographic jewelry, or collector’s pieces, these glass beads add authenticity and charm to any project.
The Wandering Bull’s selection of trade beads for sale is always changing. Check back often to discover new treasures. You can also call us at 1-800-430-2855 to learn more about our current stock of antique beads, vintage glass beads, and Native American craft supplies.