This is a 9 foot Beaded Garland. There are shiny metallic red, green and gold bicone beads, 6mm, shiny, gold spacer balls and 15mm gold cartwheel beads. There are also shiny, metallic, specialty beads that look like 16mm beads that have been cut in half and filled with small mirrored squares. This Beaded Garland is strung so there are never two of the same shape beads touching each other. Select this link to view our Decorated Country Holiday Garland.
Beads.
A bead is a small, decorative object that is pierced for threading or stringing. Beads range in size from under a millimeter to over a centimeter or sometimes several centimeters in diameter. Glass, plastic and stone are probably the most common materials, but beads are also made from bone, horn, ivory, metal, shell, pearl, coral, gemstones, polymer clay, metal clay, resin, synthetic minerals, wood, ceramic, fiber, paper, and seeds. A set of beads made from Nassarius shells, which are approximately 100,000 years old, are thought to be the first known examples of jewelry. Select this link to view our Red, Green and Gold Beaded Sparkle Garland.
Beadwork is the craft of making things with beads. Beads can be woven together with specialized thread, strung onto thread or wire or adhered to a surface such as fabric or clay.
Select this link to view our 14 x 9 Norway Pine Pre Lit Artificial Christmas Tree Garland.
As Christmas Day progresses, the children of Germany get more and more excited. It is not until after the bells of Christmas ring that they may enter the sitting room where the Christmas tree is decorated and their packages await! Now for the moment for which they have longed! Select this link to view our 14 x 9 Tiffany Mixed Needle Outdoor Lighted Garland.
The Tradition of Garland
The origin of garland making is lost in history. Flower garlands occur in many different cultures. Garlands were often made in Europe during the Middle Ages for festive occasions, and were part of many religious ceremonies. Often they were worn on the body, or made into crowns. Flower garlands also served the purpose of scenting rooms and common areas. Select this link to view our 12 x 9 Northampton Pine Fir Artificial Garland.
Tinsel was invented in 1610, and was soon used to decorate trees. Tinsel garland was originally made from actual silver. It was beautiful, but prone to tarnishing of course. Attempts were made to use other metals, but with little real success. In the middle of 20th century, real Tinsel Garland gave way to metallic plastic and PVC. Most modern garland is flame and tarnish proof PVC. Select this link to view our 14 x 9 Princess Pine Artificial Christmas Garland.