ABOUT BEADS

Beads are actually one of the oldest forms of personal adornment known to man!

Since prehistoric times, people have been making and wearing beads – the oldest known beads are about 39,000 years old.  Beads are important to people around the world as part of religion and mythology as well as just for decoration.

In many cultures, beads were also used as an early form of currency – even Manhattan was bought with beads! 

So why are beads so popular?

Beads are probably popular simply because there is so much variety available – beads come in all colours, shapes, sizes and materials. 

The range of items that can be fashioned out of beads is also very extensive – from jewellery to hair accessories, headdresses, bags, masks and even furniture!

Did you know?

• One of the original meanings of the word Bead (or Bede) is “prayer”
• Christopher Columbus took beads as gifts when he went to the New World
• Beads were used as currency to buy Manhattan
• In 10th Century Russia, beads were used to create whole items of furniture
• The bead industry is one of the oldest surviving trades in the world

Please don’t hesitate to contact us for more information or place your order for gorgeous beaded jewellery online today!