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    Polka Dot Batik Bone Beads (Saucer)

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    Swirl Design Batik Bone Beads (Small)

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    Sun Design Batik Bone Beads (Circular)

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    These beads are made of bone and come from Kenya, Africa. The design is created through a dying method known as "batik", which is a wax relief pro...

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    Zebra Batik Bone Beads (Sphere)

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    Zig-zag Batik Bone Beads (Flags)

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    Checkout these beautiful batik bone beads from Africa! Each strand is approximately 28" long, and the beads measure about 2 cm in length.

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    Slant Stripe Batik Bone Beads (Faceted)

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    Giraffe Design Batik Bone Beads (Sphere)

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    Striped Batik Bone Beads (Small)

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    Inverted Zig-Zag Batik Bone Beads (Elongated)

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    Checkout these beautiful elongated bone batik beads from Africa! Each strand is approximately 26" long, and the beads measure about 2-3 cm in length.

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    Chevron Design Batik Bone Beads (Large)

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    Starfish Design Batik Bone Beads (Circular)

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    Swirl Design Batik Bone Beads (Circular)

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    Zebra Design Batik Bone Beads (Circular)

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    Traditional Batik Bone Beads (Cube)

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    Chevron Batik Bone Beads (Small)

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    Black Batik Bone Beads (Barrel)

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    Traditional Batik Bone Beads (Saucer)

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    Star Design Batik Bone Beads (Saucer)

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    Polkadot Batik Bone Beads (Circular)

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    Eye Design Batik Bone Beads (Circular)

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    Eye Design Batik Bone Beads (Large)

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    Zebra Design Batik Bone Beads (Small)

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    Traditional Batik Bone Beads (Barrel)

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Batik Bone Beads are distinguishable by their unique geometric patterns and contrasting black/ white or brown/ white colors. The patterning is achieved using a centuries old wax-resist dying technique known as “Batik” or “mudcloth dying”. Thought to date back to the 4th Century, the technique was originally employed by Javanese tailors for the dying of cloth – usually for royalty. Peat from the river bed was often used to achieve darker colors, hence the term “mudcloth Batik”.

Batik Bone Beads undergo a very similar process to that employed in the 4th Century. Before dying, the beads are first left out in the sun to enhance their whiteness. This natural method of bleaching also causes the bone to become more porous. Designs are then applied to each bead by hand using a thin stick coated in beeswax. Usually, only the areas intended for dying will remain exposed. Then, the beads are immersed into a natural dye solution made of peat and water, or plant dye - a process generally repeated several times to achieve a near-black color. After the dye has set, the wax is carefully removed to expose the preserved white pattern.

The motifs featured on Kenyan Batik Bone Beads are heavily influenced by animals and the natural environment. Some of the most common examples are zebra stripes, leaves, leopard spots and teeth. Batik Bone Beads from Ghana tend to be far more elaborate, often featuring Adinkra symbols, such as the three “Adrinkahene” circles which represent greatness, tolerance and leadership. Genuine African Batik Bone Beads are made individually, meaning no two are ever quite alike. This, coupled with their many unique designs makes them a worthwhile investment for any jewelry designer!

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