***You will receive ONE of the actual strands from group in photos***

Ancient Roman Glass upcycled beads! Handmade in Afghanistan, these small heishi beads are made from reclaimed old ancient roman glass that were once vessels like perfume bottles, water jugs, plates and cups. Remnants of these vessels have been salvaged and hand-carved into small heishi beads. These various vessels of glass were traded eastward along the silk road trade route from Rome to the east and many fragments are found in Afghanistan and the middle east and repurposed into fine glass beads. The bottle in this listing's pictures is an intact ancient roman glass bottle from this period and these beads were made from remnants of bottles just like this.

The Afghan people are known for their carving of small stone and glass beads by hand and you can see the beautiful handmade irregularities in each bead.

Approximate Number of Beads: 140+
Bead Size: 5.5-6mm diameter (mostly 6mm)
Hole Size: 1mm
Strand Length: 15"

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.