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For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

For centuries beads were used in Africa not only as pieces of adornment or status but, in many cases, as currency to trade a vast array of commodities (gold, ivory, exotic wood, etc.). Europe supplied the continent for hundreds of years with beads made in Murano, Bohemia, Germany, etc that mixed with those produced locally and others coming from lands farther beyond. All these beads, their awesome variety of designs, shapes, qualities, techniques, colors, material and origins have created a fascinating world that still subsists today and where we are not only captivated by what meets our eyes but also by the long and amazing  history behind. 

This is a beautiful strand of mixed old African trade Nila glass beads.  Nila glass beads are translucent beads, usually in greenish or blueish colors, quite often found buried in the sands of the desert where they may have remained for hundreds of years.(3-5 mm)

A great Tuareg necklace or -shashat- made of glass beads and silver pendants showing a lovely engraved decoration. This type of necklace is offered by the Tuareg men to his bride as an engagement present. Its name derives from the name of the pendants themselves (-chachat-, pronounced -shashat-). These pendants are a clear feminine symbol and the present itself a vow for fertility and abundance.

A great Tuareg necklace or -shashat- made of glass beads and silver pendants showing a lovely engraved decoration. This type of necklace is offered by the Tuareg men to his bride as an engagement present. Its name derives from the name of the pendants themselves (-chachat-, pronounced -shashat-). These pendants are a clear feminine symbol and the present itself a vow for fertility and abundance.

A great Tuareg necklace or -shashat- made of glass beads and silver pendants showing a lovely engraved decoration. This type of necklace is offered by the Tuareg men to his bride as an engagement present. Its name derives from the name of the pendants themselves (-chachat-, pronounced -shashat-). These pendants are a clear feminine symbol and the present itself a vow for fertility and abundance.

A great Tuareg necklace or -shashat- made of glass beads and silver pendants showing a lovely engraved decoration. This type of necklace is offered by the Tuareg men to his bride as an engagement present. Its name derives from the name of the pendants themselves (-chachat-, pronounced -shashat-). These pendants are a clear feminine symbol and the present itself a vow for fertility and abundance.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have envolved.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have envolved.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have envolved.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have envolved.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have envolved.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have evolved. This example is made of silver and lacks bail as it is usual in older examples.

Though they are not related to the Christian symbol these Tuareg amulets are commonly referred to as Tuareg crosses. Among the relatively large variety of those, each of them ascribed to different Tuareg groups, this model is known as the Agades cross and it is among the most ancient designs from which most others have envolved.

A handmade artisan Berber flatwoven saddlebag or -tagararth-. Woven in wool it combines a traditional stripe background made of cream and brown colour natural undyed wool with beautiful Berber tribal decoration in livelier colors and cotton. The motifs show female and masculine symbols as usual in Berber textiles. A superb ethnographic textiles piece.    

A just precious and simple old woolen -Handira- handmade with natural dyes from the High Atlas. Berber women use the -Handiras- as a shawl over shoulders and tied up on their chests. In this way, the coat also covers their little ones when they are carried on their backs and allows them to continue doing work around the house or in the fields. The different designs and colors of these beautiful hand-woven pieces show the family or tribal origin of the woman who wears it. Pure tradition and beauty you can easily use.

A just precious and simple old woolen -Handira- handmade with natural dyes from the High Atlas. Berber women use the -Handiras- as a shawl over shoulders and tied up on their chests. In this way, the coat also covers their little ones when they are carried on their backs and allows them to continue doing work around the house or in the fields. The different designs and colors of these beautiful hand-woven pieces show the family or tribal origin of the woman who wears it. Pure tradition and beauty you can easily use.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A great handwoven artisan tray or dish made of wool in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful combination of colors and beautiful design. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

A great handwoven artisan tray or dish made of wool in the Moroccan city of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful combination of colors and beautiful design. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses. 

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.

A lovely handwoven artisan tray or dish made of vegetal fiber or pith in the Moroccan region of Guercif. It features a truly wonderful design of natural dye colour. Very decorative and, on top of that, full of uses.