Mardi Gras Beads

3 assorted colours gold/purple/green

Round beads...
7.5mm x 84cm long / 7½mm x 33"

Pack of 12 £4.25 

Why are they called Throw Beads? Throw beads are machine made, and less expensive than hand-strung beads. Their inexpensive price makes these Mardi Gras beads prime throwing material!

Mardi Gras throw beads are literally meant to be thrown. During Carnival parades, crew members throw handfuls of beaded necklaces to eager crowds. Children especially love catching and wearing throw beads, but everyone gets into the spirit. Everyone wears their beads around their necks for the rest of the day, often trading beads with one another to add to the fun.

The traditional Mardi Gras bead colour scheme: purple, green, and gold holds special meaning...
Purple, represents justice, Green symbolizes faith and Gold exemplifies power.