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Beads

“It is a fact that symbols, by their very nature can so unite the opposites that these no longer diverge or clash, but mutually supplement one another and give meaningful shape to life.”

Carl Jung

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Beads are one of humanities earliest art forms and have been found to date from as early as 30,000 B.C. Throughout the ages, as a form of currency, they have been traded alongside seeds, livestock, minerals, metals, other services and of course slaves.

They were originally made from a variety of organic materials and as trade increased, so did price and interest in more exotic materials from all over the world. They were a sign of wealth and prestige.

Practical as well as decorative, beads have also been used as tools for mindfulness, meditation and prayer. Infact the English word 'bead' comes from the Anglo Saxon word ‘Bede’ and ‘Bidden’ which means ‘prayer’ and ‘to pray’.

Those you find here are made using raw material mostly found in South West Cornwall, UK. Cornwall has more varieties of minerals than anywhere else in Britain which have been mined and used for centuries, shaping the history of this region.

Each bead is unique, responsibly sourced and practical for a variety of uses from jewellery, dreadlocks to draw strings, etc. They come mounted with copper wire on recycled card and are sealed with coloured beeswax to the reverse.

Finished to resemble pebbles one may find on a beach, with the addition of skins natural oil, over time a bond develops that often reveals hidden qualities, depth and detail that may otherwise go unnoticed.

A selection of beads are available from the onsite shop - ALL are available from: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Stoneanima

Commisions considered on request.

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Every sale leads to a donation to 'Beads of Courage UK'. Check them out @ www.beadsofcourage.org and www.beadsofcourageuk.org.

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