Pony Beads- Cheyenne Pink

Pony Beads- Cheyenne Pink

Add this radiant color and timeless craftsmanship to your next project with this 1-kilo lot of Pony Beads- Cheyenne Pink, Crafted in France and sized at 5 mm, these vibrant beads bring warmth and elegance to beadwork, regalia, jewelry, and decorative crafts. Their luminous hue and generous quantity make them a perfect choice for both traditional and contemporary designs.

Historically, pony beads gained popularity during the 17th and 18th centuries as trade beads, transported by pack ponies across Indigenous trade routes. Their larger size and vibrant hues made them ideal for adornment, ceremonial uses, and regalia design. Today, they remain a favorite for both traditional and contemporary crafting.

Don’t miss the chance to infuse your work with sparkle and heritage—these French-made pony beads bring both to life.

Pony Beads 5/0  are larger than Seed Beads, but smaller than Crow Beads.   They get their name from the pony and mule trains that brought these beads to Western North America. Pony Beads were available to the Native Americans of the Plains before the introduction of Seed Beads.

One of a Kind.

The Wandering Bull, LLC offers a wide variety of glass beads for all of your beading projects. Seed Beads, Reproduction Beads, various types of Trade Beads, Wampum Beads and Crow & Tile Beads are among the most popular beads that you will find at WanderingBull.com.

Read More About Style of Beads in our article Beads Used by Native American Crafters

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