{"title":"African Vinyl Record Beads","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1136\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfrican Vinyl Record Beads – Recycled and Vintage Trade Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1420\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAfrican vinyl record beads are traditionally made in Ghana from recycled vinyl records, transforming discarded materials into bold, lightweight trade beads. Many of our vinyl beads are vintage and handpicked, alongside newer color variations in multiple sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1595\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese beads are known for their matte finish, deep black tones, and vibrant painted accents. Vinyl record beads are ideal for statement necklaces and layered tribal designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1868\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eVinyl record beads became popular in West Africa during the late 20th century when artisans began recycling imported LP records into durable, lightweight beads. The grooves of the records often remain visible, giving them a distinctive texture. \u003cspan\u003eAlso known as Jijida beads in Ghana, these recycled vinyl record beads are traditionally used in waist bead adornment and statement jewelry or body adornment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1926\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is sustainability before sustainability was trendy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/9175\/4165\/collections\/Vintage_African_Vinyl_Record_Beads_Nature_Beads_2_a70d6229-35ec-40fb-9f92-1f32381643f7.jpg?v=1773767993","url":"https:\/\/www.naturebeads.com\/collections\/african-vinyl-record-beads.oembed","provider":"Nature Beads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}