Glass beads were a key component of trade between Europeans and Indigenous Americans during early interactions between the two continents. One of the key actors in these networks was the Wendat ...

The handmade production of Christmas tree decorations from blown glass beads is a traditional practice connected with glass production in North Bohemia, where blown glass beads have been produced ...

Researchers have concluded that glass beads excavated from the tomb of a king in Fukuoka Prefecture were likely brought to Japan through the ancient Silk Road trade route network. A group of ...

Minimally invasive compositional analyses of glass trade beads have revolutionised the study of these highly portable and socially significant items. Here, the authors interrogate new and legacy ...

The show of contemporary Indigenous beadwork at the National Gallery of Canada finds the cheek and humour in the medium ...

Each tube contains a mixture of Miyuki Japanese beads, Toho Japanese beads, Czech fire-polished beads ... jewellery clasps and a lovely selection of glass beads. Running out of letter beads ...

European glass beads found at North American archeological sites that predate European colonization are evidence of a vast trading economy, a new report concludes You can save this article by ...

The exhibition "The Magic of Czech Glass" features 17 intricately crafted pieces by 13 artists and is uniquely displayed only in Vietnam. On the afternoon of June 3, the Embassy of the Czech Republic ...

The boutique offers vibrant seed beads, Czech glass beads, thread, ribbons, already-made earrings, beaded barrettes, dream ...

Peening shot and beads are small metal balls or glass beads that are used to impact compressive stresses into part surfaces and to deburr sharp edges without removing material. Induced compressive ...

We love the minimalist black-and-white design. The stunning piece is handmade in Tanzania using glass beads sourced from the Czech Republic. A large calendar works especially well on an office or ...