Small glass beads blown from colored glass, often with subtle swirls or veins in the material. Glass beads are prized as decoration and used in beadwork on fine clothing or strung as ornaments. They are light, durable, and far more expensive than copper, making them a suitable luxury trade good or adornment for those of means.
Beads, glass
Colored glass beads with swirls; prized for beadwork and fine clothing ornament.