Glass Beads From Europe Paperback / softback
by Sibylle Jargstorf
Paperback / softback
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The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from antiquity to the modern time, are presented in this new book, along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry.
From roots in Asian and African glassmaking, the European beadmaking industry is shown to have developed in response to political and economic factors of international trade and keen businessmen who saw potential profits, 475 color photographs, illustrate the different styles uses, and patterns of glass beads that originated from or influenced the European industry.
Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles that were made for symbolic, fashion, magic, and controversial uses are shown.
Even today's foiled, flower, mosaic, pearl, bronze, and fancy beads are discussed and shown.
As beads play an important role in ornamentation today, this book will be of interest to a wide circle of creative people.
The price guide reveals the current collector's market for popular bead types.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, 384 color photos
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:06/01/1997
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- ISBN:9780887408397
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:176 pages, 384 color photos
- Publisher:Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Publication Date:06/01/1997
- Category:
- ISBN:9780887408397