Vtg Silk Wrapped Bead Necklace csbh

This vintage mid-century artisan necklace features beads meticulously hand-wrapped in lustrous purple silk or satin thread, a labor-intensive technique popular from the 1950s through the 1980s that distinguishes it from modern mass-produced plastic alternatives. Often originating from Japan, these lightweight 30-inch strands are accented with elegant gold-tone spacer beads