Paper Bead Set from Uganda: Purple, Yellow & Navy (7 Strands, 8-14mm)

7 strands of handmade recycled paper beads from Uganda, about 390 beads in all, in purple, sunshine yellow, turquoise, dark navy, black and a long mixed print strand.

What's included (numbers match the numbered photo)

• #1 Mixed Recycled Paper (Long Strand): 9-32 x 9-12mm beads, 1mm hole, 62-65" strand, about 78 beads
• #2 Purple Recycled Paper: 12mm beads, 2mm hole, 34-36" strand, about 50 beads
• #3 Sunshine Yellow Recycled Paper: 12 x 8-10mm beads, 2mm hole, 34-36" strand, about 50 beads
• #4 Turquoise Recycled Paper: 12mm beads, 2mm hole, 36" strand, about 50 beads
• #5 Purple Striped Recycled Paper: 12 x 11mm beads, 2mm hole, 36" strand, about 52 beads
• #6 Dark Navy Blue Recycled Paper: 10-11 x 9-10mm beads, 1mm hole, 38" strand, about 56 beads
• #7 Black Recycled Paper: 10-14 x 11-14mm beads, 1mm hole, 35" strand, about 50 beads

Details

• Bead sizes are measured ranges; hand-rolled paper beads vary from bead to bead within them
• Holes of 1-2mm: best on beading wire, cord or elastic
• The strands come with small seed beads between the paper beads; some beads may show light signs of use from passing through African markets

Each bead is hand rolled from recycled paper by women artisans in Uganda, then varnished for a glossy finish. Lightweight and eco-friendly, they work well for long necklaces, layered bracelets and earrings. Mix the solid colors with the striped and printed strands for a bold, colorful palette in your next design.