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    Old White Padre Beads

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    These white padre beads are found in Ethiopia, East Africa. Originally European made and have been traded in African in the late 1800 early 1900's....

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    Turquoise Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these cool turquoise color glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. Unlike more common padre beads, these are smaller in size and more v...

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    Smooth Copper Padre Beads (9mm)

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    Here we have a lovely strand of antique copper metal beads. These handcrafted beads are great for a lot of different jewelry design techniques and ...

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    White Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these white glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. These little beads are great as spacers or to add color to your jewelry designs. Tw...

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    Super Jumbo Padre-Sized Red White Heart Beads (9mm)

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    Checkout this beautiful strand of exceptionally large red white heart beads! White hearts derive their name from the inner core of opaque white gla...

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    Smooth Gold Padre Beads (9mm)

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    This classically beautiful strand of handcrafted gold colored brass beads is truly remarkable. These artisan beads are great for creating unique je...

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    Copper Miniature Padre Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at these reflective strands of copper miniature Padre Beads. Each strand is about 16" in length. Each individually handcrafted bead is ...

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    Cornflower Blue Padre Beads (8mm)

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    Padre beads were originally manufactured in Europe and traded throughout Africa in the 20th century. Although of newer age, these padre beads have ...

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    Yellow Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these yellow glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. These little beads are great as spacers or to add character to your jewelry design...

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    Aqua Green Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these cool aqua color glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. These little beads are great as spacers or to add color to your jewelry d...

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    Turquoise Blue Padre Beads

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    These blue padre beads are found in Ethiopia, East Africa. Originally European Made and have been traded in African in the late 1800 early 1900's. ...

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    Crimson Red Padre Beads (8mm)

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    Padre beads were originally manufactured in Europe and traded throughout Africa in the 20th century. Although of newer age, these padre beads have ...

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    Pumpkin Orange Padre Beads (8mm)

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    Padre beads were originally manufactured in Europe and traded throughout Africa in the 20th century. Although of newer age, these padre beads have ...

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    Brass Miniature Padre Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at these great strands of our Brass Miniature Padre Beads. Each strand is about 16" in length. Each Padre Bead is approximately 6 x 6.5...

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    Black Padre Beads (8mm)

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    White Padre Beads (8mm)

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    Navy Blue Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these cool navy blue color glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. Unlike more common padre beads, these are smaller in size and more v...

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    Verdant Green Padre Beads

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    Take a look at these beautiful translucent verdant green padre beads. Made from Czech glass, padre beads such as these have been traded in African ...

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    Rose Round Ethiopian Padre Beads

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    These rose padre beads are found in Ethiopia, East Africa. Originally European made and have been traded in African in the late 1800 early 1900's. ...

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    Light Blue Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these light blue glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. These little beads are great as spacers or to add character to your jewelry de...

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    Sunflower Yellow Round Nigerian Olombo Padre Beads

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    These round yellow padre beads are found in Nigeria, West Africa. Vintage beads such as these have been traded in African since the late 1800 early...

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    Aqua Blue Padre Beads

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    Take a look at these beautiful translucent aqua blue padre beads. Made from Czech glass, padre beads such as these have been traded in African sinc...

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    Black Baby Padre Olombo Beads

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    Take a look at these nice black vintage glass baby padre beads from Nigeria. Unlike the more common padre beads, these are smaller in size and more...

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    Green Padre Prosser Button Beads (9mm) (Long Strand)

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    Sliced Prosser Beads, otherwise known as button beads, get their name from their unique shape. These beads originated in the former Czechoslovakia ...

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Padre Beads are a variety of wound glass trade beads originally imported across the world especially to Africa and the Americas by Spanish Missionaries, Monks, Friars and Traders who used them as a form of currency. They carry a fascinating history. The name Padre Bead is derived from the fact that these beads were worn by Spanish priests who were called "‘padres"’ meaning "‘father"’ in the Spanish language. These great beads come in several different colors and hues.

The name Padre Bead is derived from the fact that these beads were worn by Spanish priests who were called ‘padres’ meaning ‘father’ in the Spanish language. Some of these beads may have been part of the rosaries that Catholic priests would carry. The period during which they Padre Beads believed to have been first used is between the 16th and 18th centuries. Because of this extended history, Padre beads tend to carry a lot of history along with them.