Batik Circle Trade Beads, Kenya

Batik Circle Trade Beads are from Kenya. While Kenyan bone beads are common in a variety of shapes and styles, these beads are a coveted design. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly a one of a kind work of art.  Each strand of beads has been artfully handcrafted by an artisan, imperfection is inherently part of its character. Minor variation of color/shape/size is expected for handmade artisan crafted products, it is desirable and not considered a  defect. DIMENSIONS: Strand Length:24.00 (in)Bead Width:1 (in)Bead Depth:1 (in) The beads measure 1” diameter each and strands measure  24”, over all length and have  40 beads each, hand crafted item so measurements are close but approximated MATERIALS: Hand carved and designed recycled bone beads, straw rope ORIGIN: Kenya, East Africa FACTS & HISTORY: Trade beads are beads that were used as a medium of barter within and amongst communities. They are considered to be one of the earliest forms of trade between member