Mixture of Pink Glass Beads.

Mixed sizes. Material: Glass. Weight 35 grams
All our glass beads are handmade in the traditional way. Patterns and colours are not painted on, but are created from molten glass wrapped around a plaster-dipped steel rod. Already during the Viking Age, we Norsemen fell in love with the beautiful expression of glass beads, and it is a love we share with the rest of the world. The process we use today is almost identical to that used by the Vikings. Even though we in Scandinavia had not figured out how to make glass, thousands of intricate and often locally made glass beads can be found wherever the Vikings travelled. The glass and some finished beads were imported from the East. Today, the beads are manufactured in northern India, in a small village not far from the banks of the Ganges. There, the knowledge of making glass beads is something they are very proud of, and the bead masters dream that their secrets can be passed down to the next generation. And as awareness grows among people and customers around the world who demand jewellery in durable and handmade designs, it may no longer be just a dream.

Glass is a durable material that requires no special maintenance. Handle with care to avoid scratches and cracks.

All our glass beads are handmade in the traditional way. Patterns and colors are not painted on, but created from molten glass wound around a plaster-coated steel rod. Even during the Viking Age, we Norsemen fell in love with the beautiful expression of glass beads, a love we share with the rest of the world. The process we use today is almost identical to the one the vikings used, despite the fact that we in Scandinavia had not yet figured out how to manufacture glass. Yet thousands of intricate and usually locally made glass beads are found everywhere the vikings ventured. The glass and some finished beads were imported from the East. Today, the production of the beads takes place in northern India, in a small village not far from the banks of the Ganges. There, the craft of making glass beads is a source of great pride, and the bead masters dream that their secrets can be passed down to the next generation. And as awareness grows among people and customers around the world who demand durable and handmade jewellery, perhaps this is no longer just a dream.

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We at Nordlys always strive to do our best to maintain ethical production and leave the smallest possible footprint on our planet.

Traditional craftsmanship is often produced in a traditional manner in many parts of the world. That is why we constantly work to choose partners with the best conditions and to continuously improve what we can. Long-term partnerships lead to long-term gains.

Read more at Sustainability – Environment & People.