Chevron glass beads form one of the
oldest varieties of beads. They were first manufactured in Venice in the
14th century. With time their popularity has grown immensely all over the
world but the art of making them is now a veteran practice in African and
north American countries.
The craft of making glass chevron beads involve intricate layering of
different colors of glasses in diverse patterns. It is these large number of
variations that make these beads exquisite pieces of beauty. The structure
of a chevron bead includes a white core covered with a blue layer of
glass, followed by crimson, yellow, cobalt, green and a host of other
colors. The color of the glass layers can vary. The most popular category of
chevron beads display as much as 7 layers where as others reveal four, five
and six layers of glass. The traditional craftsmanship of making these beads
lies in the way the layers of glasses are placed to produce a vast array of
fascinating patterns. Each bead delivers its own distinct vision and lustre.
Some common designs that these beads display are as follows:
- Chevron Mixes
- Chevron Side Drilled
- Chevron Individuals
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Chevron beads can be used to address a variety of applications such
as:
- Jewelry for making necklaces, bracelets, earrings and anklets.
- Accessories such as key chains and belts.
- Embellishments to adorn bags, purses, hobos etc.
- Adorning garments.
- For making beaded curtains and other forms of drapes.
- For making various decoratives such as wall hangings, lamp shades
etc.
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The shape, size, color, number of layers and craftsmanship of beads
is what decides their price and desirability. Owning to the beauty and their
elegant appearance, they call for high export potential in many countries of
America and Europe.