The History of Trade Beads

African style beads and trade beads are so popular in current DIY jewelry making. You know the style – rustic  texture with vibrant colors, marked with very rhythmic, tribal patterns. These trade beads have been around for a very long time. Trade beads date back to as early as the 15th century and were used […]

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