Czech glass beads are made in the Czech Republic, where the tradition of craftsmanship in glass-making goes back centuries. In the 1550s, the Czech Republic was known as Bohemia. It was there that glass beadmaking sprang up, specifically in the cities of Jablonec, Stanovsko, and Bedrichov by cottage artisans. Families would set up glass beadmaking in their cottages.
With their vibrant colors and various shapes, creative designs are endless. Czech beads are also called Bohemian glass or Bohemia crystal.
