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AFRICAN TRADE BEADS: Trade beads, also called slave beads, were decorative beads used between the sixteenth and the twentieth century as currency. African trade beads are trade beads given to Africans in exchange for slaves, goods, and services. The goods included ivory, gold, palm oil, and other items the Europeans wanted. These beads were made to make the passage of Europeans in Africa easy. Venice was the major producer of these beads. These beads did not have a set design. Rather, they were produced according to the demand of the person commissioning them. These beads were handmade and no two were the same. Other African trade beads were made in India and transported to West Africa by Arab traders through North Africa. Note that the name ‘African trade beads’ is also used for a particular type of trade beads made in Venice, the Millefiori or thousand flower beads.
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This cord is specially cut from the center of the hide and round beveled for uniformity. It's perfect for stringing beads and doing a variety of crafts. Use it to make earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hatbands, braided key rings and more. Made in India. ECO FRIENDLY. All of our cording is made from the most superior skins available. Our dyes are exclusively made by BASF,Clariant & TFL; the world’s leaders in dyes and commercial coloring. All our dyes are certified 100% Lead-Free and meet all requirements of the German Goods Ordinance, REACH (European Union), RoSH (U.K.), and CPSIA (U.S.).
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FireLine is super strong, flexible, pre-waxed and UV protection. Made in USA by Berkley® resists abrasion, threads effortlessly and can be used for knotting or crimping. This is made from gel-spun polyethylene, one of the strongest fiber cords per diameter ever created. This is the fiber to use for all stringing which requires extra strength or multiple passes, but involves beads with small holes.
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