Product Description: Introducing a strand of large ruby-red beads made from Bohemian glass in the Czech Republic. These beads, known as Bohemian red beads, were extensively produced around 100 years ago for export to African countries and have since gained immense popularity due to their transparent ruby-red hue. This particular strand features high-quality, clear red, large long beads, offering a vibrant ruby-red appeal that is simply captivating. It's a sophisticated vintage piece that can be worn as-is, providing an elegant touch to any outfit.

Specifications:

• Origin: Czech Republic
• Estimated Production Era: 19th to 20th Century
• Bead Size: Diameter: 10mm, Length: 37mm
• Materials: Glass, Raffia
• Strand Length (including string): 66cm
• Special Notes: While this strand can be worn as a necklace, it is originally just beads strung together with raffia, so its durability is not guaranteed.
• Care Instructions: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, chips, or stains. The images are for illustrative purposes, and the actual product may vary in pattern and color. Sizes may have slight discrepancies.

About Trade Beads:

Trade beads were fervently cherished as adornments by kings and nobles during the African slave trade era. They were predominantly crafted in Venice and the Czech Republic (Bohemian glass), and traded across the globe, including Africa, in exchange for slaves, gold, ivory, and other goods. The manufacturing techniques of these glass beads were highly confidential, with craftsmen often restricted from traveling freely. These beads were produced using entirely different methods and designs from those intended for the European market, meticulously tailored to the preferences of various tribes, resulting in a dazzling array of large and small, patterned and plain beads.