THE UNIQUE SYMBOLIC HISTORY OF TRADE BEADS

“Trade beads were among the earliest tools of exchange—small objects that carried immense value. Used as a form of barter, they represent one of humanity’s first steps into organized trade. Many experts even believe that the act of trading beads encouraged the development of human language itself, inspiring people to communicate, negotiate, and connect across cultures.”

Hold on to traditions.
Our creations become our legacy. Through the things we make, we are remembered — and, if we are fortunate, cherished.