Our ox bone beads are hand carved into a heishi shaped bead! They are black bone beads painted with a triple slash design. These large hole beads are perfect for jewelry design. Your DIY jewelry will pop with our different styles of bone beads!
Bead Description:
These striking Black Batik Heishi Beads are handcrafted from ethically sourced ox bone, featuring a unique triple slash pattern accented with black, brown, and white tones. Each bead is designed in a classic heishi style, with a smooth, flat cylindrical shape. Available in sizes 5mm x 8mm, 5mm x 10mm, and 5mm x 12mm, these beads come on a strand approximately 14 inches long, with about 75 beads per strand in each size.
Usage:
These beads are highly versatile, making them perfect for:
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Ethnic Jewelry: Ideal for tribal, boho, or rustic designs in necklaces, bracelets, or anklets.
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Focal Points: Their bold design works beautifully as focal or spacer beads.
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Mixed Media Crafts: Perfect for enhancing home décor, keychains, or art pieces.
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Earrings: Create lightweight and unique designs that stand out.
Metaphysical Properties:
Bone beads are often associated with rich spiritual and cultural significance. They are believed to:
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Symbolize Life’s Cycle: Representing life, death, and rebirth, connecting one to the rhythms of nature.
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Foster Strength and Courage: Associated with inner resilience and emotional fortitude.
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Encourage Grounding and Protection: Aid in stabilizing energy and warding off negativity.
Countries of Origin:
Bone beads are traditionally crafted by skilled artisans in regions known for their bone craftsmanship, including:
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India
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Nepal
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Tibet
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Kenya
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Ethiopia
These regions carry rich traditions of turning natural materials into intricate, meaningful designs.
Jewelry-Making Projects:
Here are some creative ways to use these beads:
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Tribal-Inspired Necklaces: Pair with wooden, clay, or metal beads for bold, earthy jewelry.
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Layered Bracelets: Combine with colorful gemstones or contrasting textures for a stacked look.
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Earrings: Use a few beads with metal findings for lightweight statement earrings.
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Boho Anklets: Incorporate with leather or natural cords for a casual, bohemian vibe.
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Keychains or Charms: Add a distinctive touch to keychains or bag charms for functional art.
These beads are perfect for crafting jewelry and art pieces with an authentic and rustic aesthetic
☛ PRODUCT DETAILS ☚
Material: Ox Bone
Style: Heishi with Triple Slash
Color: Black Brown with White Accent*
Strand Length: 14"
Bead Size:
5mm x 8mm - Approximately 75 Beads
5mm x 10mm - Approximately 75 Beads
5mm x 12mm - Approximately 75 Beads
