Myanmar Pumtek Beads Strand

Product Description: Indulge in the luxury of high-grade Myanmar Pumtek beads with this exquisite strand. Each bead in this set is of the finest quality, strung together with wire, allowing you to create a necklace or other jewelry pieces to cherish.

Specifications:

• Size: (Central Bead) Diameter 17mm × Height 17mm
• Weight: 89g
• Length: 43.5cm
• Special Notes: As these are antique items, they may have scratches, cracks, or chips.
• Important Notice: The actual product may appear slightly different due to lighting conditions during photography. The colors seen in bright indoor settings may vary.

About Myanmar Pumtek Beads:

Pumtek beads are treasured heirlooms of the Chin people, an ethnic minority living in the northwestern part of Myanmar (formerly Burma) and northern India. The name "Pumtek" means "buried lightning," reflecting the beads' esteemed value among the Chin as symbols of wealth and status, believed to possess hidden powers. These beads, said to have been passed down for approximately 2000 years, are crafted from fossilized wood known as "petrified wood" sourced from Burma. They are intricately etched and patterned using plant-based dyes. While new replicas of Pumtek beads are available, the antique beads passed down through generations remain exceedingly rare and valuable.