Not all Seed Beads are Created Equal. Beads are one of the oldest objects known to humankind. Excavations of ancient archeological sites reveal that beads were part of our ancestors' lives millennia ago. Throughout the ages, glass bead production, which originated in ancient Egypt, migrated to Venice and Murano. Then, about 300 years ago, bead production moved yet again to whatis today the Czech Republic. Local craftsmen have gradually perfected the production process and since the beginning of the last century have achieved world-class quality glass beads. Today, this historical achievement is reflected in the unparalleled quality and durability of Czech seed beads. In a recent study seed beads from various countries were subjected to a systematic and rigorous quality testing. Samples of seed beads coming from 5 manufacturers - one Czech, three Japanese, and one Chinese manufacturer - were systematically studied, measured, and compared.
Illustrated book about the history of seed beads PRECIOSA ORNELA brings you the unique and just-published book devoted to the history of the glass bead.
Czech Beads + German Car + Mexican Artisans = Vochol We would like to introduce another marvellous example of famous Mexican Huichol art, which uses as its medium a rich variety of vibrant colours of Czech seed beads from Preciosa Ornela for its unique creations. This time the beautifully vibrant colour patterns completely cover another popular classic: the Volkswagen Beetle.
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