{"product_id":"old-blue-tile-bohemian-czech-glass-trade-beads-4mm","title":"Old Blue Tile Bohemian Czech Glass Trade Beads - 4mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOld Blue Tile Bohemian Czech Glass Trade Beads - 4mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the beauty of these \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic vintage Czech glass trade beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as Bohemian beads. These stunning blue tile beads were made in \u003cstrong\u003eCzechoslovakia\u003c\/strong\u003e and played a significant role in the African trade during the mid-1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔹 Bead Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 25 1\/4\" (64 cm) of beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Czech beads were highly valued in Ghana and West Africa, where they became part of traditional adornments and trade networks. Their rich blue hue and unique tile shape make them a remarkable addition to any collection of \u003cstrong\u003eold glass trade beads\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✨ The Craftsmanship Behind Molded Czech Beads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art of Czech bead-making dates back centuries, with Jablonec nad Nisou becoming the heart of production. These beads were crafted using traditional \u003cstrong\u003emolded glass techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e, where molten glass was pressed into molds, ensuring uniformity in shape and size. Each piece was then tumbled and polished to achieve its smooth finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrade beads like these were exchanged for gold, textiles, and other goods in West Africa, with Ghana being a major hub for their circulation. Today, they remain highly collectible, cherished for their history and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👉 Explore more Czech beads here:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCzech Bohemian Beads Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Trade Beads Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold Czech Trade Beads Archive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tribalgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67939150004411,"sku":"zrf1793096947021","price":9.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1871\/3019\/files\/old-blue-tile-bohemian-czech-glass-trade-beads---4mm_1.jpg?v=1793096958","url":"https:\/\/tamanuheal.shop\/products\/old-blue-tile-bohemian-czech-glass-trade-beads-4mm","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}