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Beadniks Beadniks has been family owned and independently operated for 20 years. We carry the area's largest selection of beads, gemstones, retro toys and postcards
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Abeadaday!There is an old saying that pervades many cultures and spiritual practices that proclaims “Nothing in life is ...
10/18/2026

Abeadaday!
There is an old saying that pervades many cultures and spiritual practices that proclaims “Nothing in life is perfect” and in that there is a Devine “perfection”. These old trade beads ring true as simple samples of how this can be. They were strung in an order, but one could say they lack symmetry and balance… but to sit with them brings a perfect harmony of how things should be.

Abeadaday!These beautiful sea-green glass beads were sourced from Vietnam many years ago. The necklace consist of round ...
10/17/2026

Abeadaday!
These beautiful sea-green glass beads were sourced from Vietnam many years ago. The necklace consist of round and truncated bicone shaped glass along with some handmade silver beads. The glass definitely has age and what’s interesting is that each bead is drilled rather than having a hole formed from the crafting process… an odd and very old technique.

Abeadaday!This rich and vibrant tribal piece comes from the southern Philippines and is comprised of locally made and im...
10/16/2026

Abeadaday!
This rich and vibrant tribal piece comes from the southern Philippines and is comprised of locally made and imported trade items. The beads come from many sources -both European and Asian and range in age from vintage to antique. The metal work is local, brass bells made from lost-wax casting along with the chain making and structural components. A symbol of the vibrant people who live in the region, this also can represent tribal status.

Abeadaday!Amber has been prized for millennia in Himalayan cultures. The rare material was often traded in from distant ...
10/15/2026

Abeadaday!
Amber has been prized for millennia in Himalayan cultures. The rare material was often traded in from distant lands over the Silk Road. Because of the scarcity & expense of true amber, a style of butterscotch/beezwax-colored amber was created locally from resins (such as copal) and other materials (such as glass). This is known as Tibetan Mila, and revered for its warm golden color and spiritual richness.

Abeadaday!These large, cylindrical, wound-glass beads have a color often described as “salmon” -a mix of pink and orange...
10/14/2026

Abeadaday!
These large, cylindrical, wound-glass beads have a color often described as “salmon” -a mix of pink and orange. Made for centuries by various glass makers, they were crafted to replicate Mediterranean coral. This vintage batch comes out of India and has often been traded to the north where it is known as “Sherpa” coral.

Abeadaday!Cane-cut chevrons from Venice, some with beveled edges, some black, most blue, ranging in age over a few centu...
10/13/2026

Abeadaday!
Cane-cut chevrons from Venice, some with beveled edges, some black, most blue, ranging in age over a few centuries. These smaller versions of the infamous and mighty chevron bead were a staple in the bead trade of colonial expansion and have found their way into continents & cultures around the world.

Abeadaday!Museum Monday—2026Spanning 35+ years of collecting, trading, buying & selling beads and artifacts from around ...
10/12/2026

Abeadaday!
Museum Monday—2026
Spanning 35+ years of collecting, trading, buying & selling beads and artifacts from around the world from any era, contemporary to ancient prehistory. This account is a humble attempt to spread the beauty and history of these little objects, to keep one of our earliest creations, practices, & ways of communing with the world alive in the shared story of our human existence. Thanks to all who follow and appreciate our beadful musings. Check out our 11 years’ worth of posts for mindful glimpses into the world of beads. We hope to continue our educational mission as well as nurture the questions & stories that bring us all a bit closer to each other, to our ancestors, to our future. As we move forward, let us be open to where curiosity and creativity lead.
Life is a beadiful journey!
in the Bead!

Abeadaday!Inspired by Buddhist prayer Malas, Chinese court necklaces were mandatory regalia during the Qing Dynasty (164...
10/11/2026

Abeadaday!
Inspired by Buddhist prayer Malas, Chinese court necklaces were mandatory regalia during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) by Imperial family & high ranking officials. Traditionally made with 108 beads, they featured tassels and other elements made of silks and various stones or glass. This simple, old necklace may have been worn by a common citizen as a nod to the formal dress of their culture.

Abeadaday!Known in the bead world as “king” beads, these European glass, bicone shaped beauties have an interesting hist...
10/10/2026

Abeadaday!
Known in the bead world as “king” beads, these European glass, bicone shaped beauties have an interesting history. The name comes from the social status attributed to them… the chiefs of several African tribes favored them, so the Europeans dubbed them king beads based on their hierarchical structure. Old and well worn, this set sure has seen some use.

Abeadaday!Inspired by early imports coming over the Silk Road from the Near East, China developed its own unique chemica...
10/09/2026

Abeadaday!
Inspired by early imports coming over the Silk Road from the Near East, China developed its own unique chemical recipe for glass by the 5th century BCE. Used primarily for ritual and decorative objects, beads were one of the main creations. This set of age-old glass beads is descended from China’s early designs and shows the expressive style of that culture.

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143 Main Street
Brattleboro, VT
05301

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Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+18022575114

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