Red, Black, and White Coconut Disc Necklace

A strand of flat disc beads in red, black, and white. Most of the discs are red. Black and white discs break that run into short groups. The listing material is coconut shell, sliced into thin rounds and colored.

In Indonesia, coconut shell is a common bead material. The shell is dense enough to cut, sand, and dye, and strands like this are everyday necklaces rather than court jewelry. Nothing on the page gives a length or a clasp, so use the photo for how it sits: it rests at the base of the neck on the display.

One strand. Wipe it with a dry cloth. Keep it out of water to help the color and cord last longer.

• Beads: flat discs
• Colors: red, with black and white groups
• Material: coconut shell, as listed
• Origin: Indonesia