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The Glass Bead in India was first introduced in the university region of Varanasi. Then, it moved
to another region near Firozabad, which is renowned for its vast glass industry. In Purdilnagar,
furnace wound beads have been a long-standing tradition. The furnaces in this area can
accommodate up to twenty individual glass workers. Millefiori beads and large beaded pieces
with swirls of color are also made from scrap glass.
The Indian glass bead is a specialty of the South. It is made in three parts, each made
separately. A glass bead can be a round, oval, or pear shape. Each piece is unique, but most
bead makers use scrap and recycled glass. These are often used to make millefiori beads and
large bead pieces with swirls of colors. They are produced in huge quantities.