***you will receive actual strand of beads in pictures***

This strand is mix of rare 2-tone elongated faceted tube shape Russian blue beads. 200 years ago in Europe these were made in limited quantity of white and blue ombre design and now traded in West Africa. You can see each bead was cut by hand as the faceted sides are slightly irregular. Some of the beads have chips and some are in good condition

Number of Beads: 18
Bead Size: 9-12mm diameter x 30-45mm long
Hole Size: 1-2mm
Strand Length: 30"

ita ito: string together

Our business is rooted in our love of hand craftsmanship, history, and authenticity. We work carefully to source items that are uniquely hand-made as well as hard to find vintage items from remote areas in Africa. Sourced from materials (such as recycled glass and metal) that use low impact, sustainable and ethical processes, we employ artisans and craftspeople in a place rich with bead making history.