Tradewind Beads
Tradewind beads, approximately 800 years old, were made in China and traded in Indonesia.
Strand of Old Majapahit Beads from China
GTB4020st
Majapahit from China, traded in Indonesia about 800 years ago. This 22" graduated strand has yellow glass beads; 5mm x 8mm to 12mm x 12mm. Sorry, no discount on this strand.
1 in stock
Teal Majapahit Bead
GTBI4002
This teal color of majapahit is rare. Approximately 17mm diameter. SOLD SEPARATELY, not as a pair.
11 in stock
Ancient Aqua Tradewind Glass Beads
GTB4018st
Beautiful aqua/seafoam blue-green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. 25" strand of seafoam color 4mm (or so) beads. Some funky mixed shapes. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.
7 in stock
Ancient Cobalt Tradewind Glass Beads
GTB4017st
Rich grass green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of cobalt color pony size (4mm or so) beads. Some funky mixed shapes. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.
5 in stock
Ancient Green Tradewind Glass Beads
GTB4016st
Rich grass green tradewind beads made in China over 800 years ago and traded in Java, Indonesia. Beads on this long graduated 28" strand average 1mm to 6mm a small 1mm hole. Photo is of a sample of one of the strand; each strand is different.
8 in stock
Stand of Rare Teal Majapahit Beads
GTBI4010ST
Traded in Indonesia around 800 years ago, this is an impressive strand of 34 small (14mm x 15mm) to large (22mm diameter) Teal Majapahit beads. In very good to fine condition (some chipped beads).
1 in stock
Multi-colored Tradewind Glas Beads
GTB4013STA
22" strand of cool multi-colored tradewind glass beads. Nice very old, pony-bead size: beautiful earthy browns, rust with blues, yellows and greens.
1 in stock
Old Green Tradewind Beads
GTB4011ST
Greasy green tradewind beads over 800 year sold! Originally made in China for trade in Java, Indonesia. 24" strand of mostly small 3mm beads with a few oiher sizes and colors tossed into the mix.
8 in stock
Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, K
GTB4010K
Ancient trade wind bead from Java, 1000-2000 years old. Approx 14mm in diameter with 3.5mm hole for stringing. Beautiful millefiori-like design; very rare. Photo shows two, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY, not as a pair.
1 in stock
Ancient Trade Wind Bead from Java, J
GTB4010J
Ancient trade wind bead from Java, 1000-2000 years old. 14mm in diameter x 11mm tall with 3.5mm hole for stringing. Beautiful millefiori – eye bead design; very rare.
1 in stock