Beads Of Africa is a social impact focused trader in African Beaded Jewelry. We source direct from West African beading community and share revenue with the beaders.
We Support African Beaders
African beading is not only cultural but also has historical significant to the history of the trade around the world. The bead trade was successful because Africans placed a lot of intrinsic value on decorative items. They used these beads as a currency, as a measure of wealth, as a store of wealth, as decorative items, and to show status in the society. Today, Africans still use beads as a symbol as wealth, beauty and sexuality.
Prosperously Traded. Hand Crafted
Fair Trade standards has been around for decades but little research support if efficacy. We've developed a beyond fair trade model named prosperous trade. The prices we pay are measured against a prosperous wage in the region and not the market price which is often below governmental minimal wages.
Our African Beaders
Fair Trade standards has been around for decades but little research support if efficacy. We've developed a beyond fair trade model named prosperous trade. The prices we pay are measured against a prosperous wage in the region and not the market price which is often below governmental minimal wages.