Glass Beads

History

Decorative glass dates back to ancient Egypt. It was introduced to Japan from China around 2,000 years ago. In 1549, Francis Xavier brought modern European glass products back to Japan, marking the beginning of a new era of glass. The production of mirrors, lenses, and glass beads flourished in Sakai and Tamatsukuri.

Hole size for 8mm beads: Approximately 1.1–1.2mm
Hole size for 10mm beads: Approximately 1.4–1.5mm

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Standard beads (round beads) 1 piece 30 inches (approx. 76.2cm)※the price isTax-included priceです。　　2025/5/1 価格改定

Size (diameter)	Quantity / String	price/book	price/book
4 mm	Contains approximately 200 pieces	950 yen	790 yen for 10 or more pieces in one color
4 mm	Contains approximately 200 pieces	G21 is 2,070 yen	1,700 yen for 10 or more pieces in one color G21
6mm	Contains approximately 120 pieces	1,100 yen	910 yen for 10 or more pieces in one color
6mm	Contains approximately 120 pieces	G21 is 2,400 yen	1,980 yen for 10 or more pieces in one color G21
8mm	Contains about 100 pieces	1,690 yen	1,350 yen for 5 or more pieces in one color
8mm	Contains about 100 pieces	G21 is 3,680 yen	2,940 yen for 5 or more pieces in one color G21
10 mm	Approximately 80 pieces	2,640 yen	2,110 yen for 5 or more pieces in one color
10 mm	Approximately 80 pieces	G21 is 5,700 yen	4,600 yen for 5 or more pieces in one color G21