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Carved Vintage-Style Light Eye Oval Olive Wood Beads from Bethlehem (16x12mm) - The Bead Chest

Carved Vintage-Style Light Eye Oval Olive Wood Beads from Bethlehem (16x12mm)

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Product Details

Olive trees are well known as a source of fruit and oil, but what many people aren't aware is that the wood itself is among the hardiest of all fruit trees. Its fine, closed pore finish and resistance to fungi, disease and fire makes it a versatile wood for kitchen utensils, such as the mortar and pestle, yet also for jewelry craft - namely Olive Wood Beads (also known as "Bethlehem Rosary Beads"). The beautiful contrasting blond and brown of the curled grain, coupled with its durability makes olive wood particularly ideal for Rosary Beads, many of which are produced by co-operatives in the ancient city of Bethlehem - presently located within the Palestinian Autonomy in Israel.

Specifications

Strand Length 24 inches
Bead Size 11-16 x 11-12mm
Hole Size 1mm
Number of Beads 37 (approximation)
Found In Middle East
Material Wood
Color Brown
Shape Oval
SKU WOD-OVL-BRN-1696
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