Add a touch of tribal artistry to your jewelry designs with these hand-painted Batik Heishi Bone Beads. Crafted from natural ox bone by skilled artisans, each bead features a bold tribal X dot pattern — available in two striking colorways: Black (black base with white accents) and White (cream base with black accents).
Whether you're creating boho necklaces, layered bracelets, or statement earrings, these versatile heishi beads bring an authentic, handcrafted feel to every piece.
✦ Product Details
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Material: Natural Ox Bone
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Style: Heishi with Hand-Painted Tribal X Dot Design
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Colors Available: Black (black base / white accent) & White (cream base / black accent)
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Strand Length: 14 inches
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Bead Count per Strand: Approximately 75 beads
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Sizes Available: 5mm x 8mm | 5mm x 10mm | 5mm x 12mm | 5mm x 14mm | 5mm x 16mm
✦ Perfect For
- Tribal & bohemian necklaces and bracelets
- Layered jewelry with gemstones or leather cord
- Lightweight earrings (smaller sizes)
- Mixed-media crafts, anklets & dreamcatchers
✦ Why Jewelry Makers Love These Beads
- Each bead is hand-carved and hand-painted — no two strands are exactly alike
- Heishi shape lays flat and smooth, ideal for stacking and layering
- Natural bone is lightweight, making it comfortable for all-day wear
- Available in 5 sizes to suit any project scale
- Priced at wholesale rates — perfect for makers and resellers
✦ About Heishi Bone Beads
The word "heishi" comes from the Keresan language of the Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico, where this bead-making tradition originated centuries ago. Today, skilled artisans in India, Nepal, and Kenya continue this craft using natural ox bone, creating beads that carry both cultural heritage and timeless style.
Bone beads are also believed to carry grounding and protective energies, symbolizing strength and a connection to ancestral wisdom — a meaningful addition to any intentional jewelry design.
