Orange Lotus
£155.00
Nelumbo - Nelumbo Nucifera, also known as Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, studs with a rich orange vintage Carnelian bead drop
Rare vintage Carnelian beads - beautifully hand carved into a shield shape, probably from Asia. These beads arrived into England in the 60's or 70's by the founder of Neal Street East - Christina Smith
In the 1960s, Neal Street in London's Covent Garden was part of a burgeoning alternative scene, Christina started ventures like Goods and Chattels, importing colourful goods from South America, Asia and India, setting the stage for the unique, quirky shops that would define the area in the 70s and beyond, transforming old market spaces into a bohemian retail haven
Top stud - 12mm diameter
Unique piece
