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Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
  • Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace in Orange and Rust
Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace

Long Fabric-Wrapped Bead Necklace

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A long strand of fabric-wrapped beads in orange, rust, cream and peach, spaced along a fine antique-brass chain. Small glass drops cluster at the beads' bases, catching the light where the textile softens it.

  • Material: Fabric-wrapped beads, brass and copper chain, glass accents
  • Color: Orange, red, black, blue or green
  • Length: 33.5 in
  • Origin: India
  • Extender: 2 in

The chain drops past the collarbone, letting the beads set their own irregular rhythm down the front. Round, oval and small onion shapes shift in scale from bead to bead, so nothing sits quite where the eye expects. Light against a plain neckline; layers easily with a shorter chain.
Details
  • Textile-wrapped bead stations
  • Antique-finished brass chain
  • Glass bead accents
  • 2 in extender for adjustable length
  • Lightweight build

Because each bead is wrapped by hand, pattern placement and color shift slightly from one piece to the next. No two necklaces are exactly alike.

The Story

The beads are built by winding small pieces of cloth tightly around a core until the fabric itself becomes the surface and color of the bead. It's a practical extension of textile work rather than a formal jewelry tradition, which is why the beads read as soft and slightly irregular next to the glass and brass around them.

The antique-finished brass chain and small findings that space the beads are typical of Indian costume jewelry, where the brass carries the structure and the fabric carries the color. Small glass beads sit between the wrapped stations to give the eye a place to rest.

The five colorways draw on the range of dyed and printed cottons and silks used in this kind of beadwork, so offcuts and remnants become part of the piece rather than waste.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Hand-wrapped textile beadwork

Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Store flat or hanging so the fabric beads don't crush, and keep away from water, perfume and direct sun.

Questions

How long is the necklace?

About 33.5 in with a 2 in extender, so it can be worn long or adjusted slightly shorter.

Is it heavy to wear?

No. The fabric-wrapped beads keep it light and easy to layer with other pieces.

Will the fabric fade or fray over time?

The wrapping is secured to hold its shape, but like any textile it should be kept away from water, perfume and direct sun.

Why does mine look slightly different from the photo?

Each bead is wrapped by hand, so pattern placement and color shift slightly from one bead to the next.

What are the beads made of?

Fabric hand-wrapped around a bead core, giving a soft, textured surface rather than a smooth glass or stone finish.

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