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  • Ethiopian White Metal Bicone Beads (6x5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian White Metal Bicone Beads (6x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian White Metal beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 27-30", with beads measurin...

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  • Silver Color Ethiopian Prayer Beads (9x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Silver Color Ethiopian Prayer Beads (9x6mm)

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    Take a look at this beautiful strand of small ethiopian prayer beads made from a white metal alloy. These beads are made in a timeless tradition th...

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  • Ethiopian Elongated White Metal Bicone Beads (9x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Elongated White Metal Bicone Beads (9x6mm)

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    Beautiful strand of Elongated White Metal Bicone Beads from Ethiopia! The strand measures 29" in length, and beads measure approximately 5-6mm in d...

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  • Round Brass Ethiopian Beads (3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Round Brass Ethiopian Beads (3mm)

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    Here is a beautiful strand of Ethiopian Brass Round Beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long approximately 30", ...

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  • Ethiopian Telsum Face Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Telsum Face Beads

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    Check out this set of unusual telsum beads from the northern region Ethiopia. Telsum is a unique style of bead-making that is particular to Ethiopi...

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  • Folded Brass Tube Ethiopian Beads (4x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Folded Brass Tube Ethiopian Beads (4x3mm)

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    Beautiful strand of small folded brass tube beads from Ethiopia! The long strand is 28" in length, and individual beads measure approximately 4mm i...

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  • Jumbo Artisanal Ethiopian Silver Beads (Strand) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Artisanal Ethiopian Silver Beads (Strand)

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    Check out this strand of jumbo artisanal white metal beads. These handmade beads will add style to your jewelry both as an accessory or as a center...

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  • Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (8x7mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (8x7mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian Copper beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 30", with beads measuring 8-9mm w...

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  • Copper Tube Ethiopian Beads (7x3mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Copper Tube Ethiopian Beads (7x3mm)

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    Take a look at this great strand of copper beads fashioned in a tube shape. Brought to you from the villages of Ethiopia, each strand is 30" inches...

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  • Ethiopian Silver Saucer Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Silver Saucer Beads (20mm)

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    These great saucer-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 14 x 20mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure 24" in...

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  • Green Vaseline Beads - The Bead Chest
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    Green Vaseline Beads

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    Green vaseline beads are among the more common glass trade beads from Ethiopia. Originally made in Czechoslovakia many decades ago, we sourced thes...

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  • Ethiopian Brass Saucer Beads (24mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Brass Saucer Beads (24mm)

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    These great saucer-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 15 x 24mm, with a hole size of 1-2mm. Strands measure 24" ...

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  • Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (6x5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Copper Bicone Beads (6x5mm)

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    Take a look at these Ethiopian copper beads from Africa. Each bead is handmade individually. The strand is a long 27-30", with beads measuring 5-...

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  • Ethiopian Brass Saucer Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Brass Saucer Beads (20mm)

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    These great saucer-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 14 x 20mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure 24" in...

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  • Silver Ethiopian Wollo Ring Beads (12mm) (Set of 4) - The Bead Chest
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    Silver Ethiopian Wollo Ring Beads (12mm) (Set of 4)

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    These handcrafted Ethiopian rings are versatile to use. Each silver ring was individually made in the Wollo Region of Northern Ethiopia. Individual...

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  • Ethiopian White Metal Oval Beads (9x5mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian White Metal Oval Beads (9x5mm)

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    Beautiful strand of White Metal Oval Beads from Ethiopia! The strand measures 30" in length, and beads measure approximately 5mm in diameter by 9-1...

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  • Rose Round Ethiopian Padre Beads - The Bead Chest
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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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  • Jumbo Artisanal Ethiopian Copper Beads (Strand) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Artisanal Ethiopian Copper Beads (Strand)

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    Check out this strand of jumbo artisanal copper metal beads. These handmade beads will add style to your jewelry both as an accessory or as a cente...

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  • Copper Heishi Ethiopian Beads (Set of 2) - The Bead Chest
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    Copper Heishi Ethiopian Beads (Set of 2)

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    Beautiful set of Copper Heishi beads from Ethiopia!. Beads are about 2mm long with a diameter of approximately 3mm and hole size of 2mm. Each st...

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  • Old Abyssinian Glass Oval Crystal Beads (8x6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Old Abyssinian Glass Oval Crystal Beads (8x6mm)

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    Take a look at this beautiful strand of old glass crystal beads. Commonly known as Abussina beads, the origin of these beads is not precisely known...

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  • Jumbo Ethiopian Wired Brass Bicone Beads (28x20mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Jumbo Ethiopian Wired Brass Bicone Beads (28x20mm)

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    These great bicone-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 28 x 19-20mm, with a hole size of 5mm. Strands measure 24"...

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  • Red Ethiopian Tomato Beads (20x15mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Red Ethiopian Tomato Beads (20x15mm)

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    Checkout these beautiful and unusual old Ethiopian glass beads known as "tomato beads". The strand measures about 26" long, with beads measuring a...

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  • Old Abyssinian Glass Crystal Mini-Cube Beads (6mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Old Abyssinian Glass Crystal Mini-Cube Beads (6mm)

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    Take a look at this beautiful strand of old glass crystal beads. Commonly known as Abussina beads, the origin of these beads is not precisely known...

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  • Ethiopian Copper Saucer Beads (20mm) - The Bead Chest
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    Ethiopian Copper Saucer Beads (20mm)

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    These great saucer-shaped beads are bold and versatile. Each bead measures approximately 14 x 20mm, with a hole size of 2mm. Strands measure 24" in...

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Today, you can find all different types of African trade beads. Among them, Ethiopian beads are some of the most popular African beads. These beads come in different shapes and sizes. They attract people because of their unique style. The most renowned Ethiopian beads are the Ethiopian Cross beads. This type of bead is also know as Coptic Cross. They are made with silver metal. In the late nineteen century to the early twenty century, these beads came to the limelight. The size of Coptic cross is about four inches. It is really plain, ornamented with spiral patterns. Beads are one of the most unique symbols for the people of Ethiopia and it gives evidence of their history and culture. Craftsmen take special care, while designing these beautiful beads. They carve them in different sizes, styles and designs.

Types of Ethiopian Beads

Ethiopian Beads can also be made from different types of metals like gold, silver, brass and iron and are cast using lost wax. Some Ethiopian beads are made from clay and wood materials. Most of these beads are used for religious rituals. The best one is the Coptic Cross, worn by both race as a neck pendants or pectoral. For more than one thousand six hundred years the people of Africa have been using Ethiopian Beads. During Baptism these beads are in use as signs of faith. Many priests and pilgrims are using Ethiopian Beads cross during church march. Whatever the occasion may be, these beads play a major role in bringing good luck and simultaneously style. Ethiopian Beads are imported to different parts of the world and mostly Venice. Travelers and visitors those who come to Ethiopia buy these handsome looking ornaments. These days, you can see that the fashion world is also using beads to make their models more glamorous.

Now you don't need to travel to Africa to get your hands on some Ethiopian beads; you can get your very own Ethiopian beads from The Bead Chest today!