These beads have always reminded me of peppermint candies, and is there a more perfect time to snag some beads in their likeness? These hand wound and inlaid glass trade beads with a striking "Peppermint" or "Rising Sun" pattern were created in India in the 1940-70's specifically for trade with Naga Tribal Groups in Northern India and Burma. They also traveled through the Cultural Trade Routes to Nepal and Tibet, where they were highly prized for their unusual colors and vivid patterns. Follow the tag to shop these beads as a strand or loose! #peppermint #starlightmints #risingsun #vintagebeads #vintage #vintagejewelry #nepal #tibet #naga #burma #india #cultural #necklace #style #fashion #vintagejewelry #statementjewelry #holidays #christmasjewelry #lookslikecandy #goodenoughtoeat #holidays #fashion #style #christmasstyle #christmas #happyholidays #shop #shopsmall #nyc #unionsquare #beadsofparadise (at Beads of Paradise NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bcb0ZhcWb/?igshid=1v1kl4qar5dkc
