Bead

Types of Beads

• Cloisonné beads
• Millefiori beads
• Seed beads
• Ceramic beads
• Gemstone beads
• Wood beads
• Plastic beads
• Glass beads
• Metal beads
• Stone beads

Natural and Synthetic Materials

• Natural materials: bone beads, coral beads, horn beads, ivory beads, wood beads
• Synthetic materials: ceramic beads, glass beads, plastic beads, metal beads, polymer clay beads

Manufacturing Techniques

• Carving beads
• Casting beads
• Metalworking beads
• Glassworking beads
• Combination techniques

Place or Period of Origin

• African trade beads
• Austrian crystal beads
• Czech glass beads
• Islamic glass beads
• Vintage beads

Symbolic Meaning and Historical Significance

• Beads used for prayer and devotion in various religious and spiritual traditions
• Beads used as anti-tension devices or currency
• Beads with symbolic significance in cultural rituals and ceremonies
• Beads as one of the earliest forms of trade and communication among humans
• Beads playing a role in the development of language
• Beads used and traded throughout human history

Bead Data Sources