Bone Beads: Purple Aurora Barrel Carved Tube Beads, 8x12mm

Such a great shape for using as spacer beads, these purple stained bone beads have horizontal carved stripes on them, giving them wonderful visual texture.  The stripes are stained Made in India, from cow bone (cruelty-free) these little cuties are perfect for bracelets and to use as spacer beads.These beads are part of our curated Aurora Borealis Collection, inspired by the Northern Lights. ✨The Magic is in the Details✨Approx. Bead Size: 8x12mmApprox. Hole Size: 2mmApprox. Number of beads: 16Strand Length: 8.5"Color: Mottled Purple/Blue with Pink Carved StripesBead Shape: Barrel, Tube✨📿✨📿✨📿✨Curious to know about the source of the bone?In India and Nepal, not much is wasted. So instead of just eating the meat of an animal, every part of the animal is used: bones for things like beads, hides/hair for clothing and accessories and talismans, and the meat is consumed.The making of these beads and pendants provides a livelihood for families in remote villages in Nepal and India, which we ar