A cream coloured bead with darker etched lines and holes.

We give an estimate of the size of the threading holes, but please be aware that they are natural handmade beads, so this can vary.  Also the nature of the bone may mean the hole isn't always carved neatly.

Bone beads are always great in tribal designs, or earthy wall art, dream catchers, hair decorations, and any other craft projects that needs a little boho.  They are fabulous for making jewellery, and can be strung on thin leather cord or beading wire, using other focal beads in between.

These beads were made in India, and come from old stock that we have had in storage for years, which were from our rather famous 'bead haul' warehouse clearance.

Measurement:  16mm long x 7mm wide with a 3mm threading hole.

Quantity per pack:  25

Humankind has fostered an appreciation of beads as objects of beauty, no matter the country or religion. Beads have been used not only for adornment, but as status symbols and protective amulets in ancient, ethnic and contemporary cultures.  Bone beads are one of the first styles of beads fashioned by mankind.

Using the bones can help use up resources that otherwise would become waste as well as honoring the animal.