Lovely Fragrant China Berry Seed Beads

Description

The China Berry tree is also known as The Bead Tree. I harvest China Berries, boil the berries, extract the seeds, marinade them with essential oils and herbs to give them a subtle fragrance, and dye them. They have a lovely five-segment shape and the texture is similar to suede. China Berry Beads were traditionally used for making malas before stone beads became preferred.

Native Americans say the earth is our mother. The lakes, streams and oceans are her bodily fluids. The minerals are her teeth and bones. We must take care of her. China Berry Seed Beads are a great alternative for those who are concerned about mining the minerals to make beads.