What it is
Small pierced glass pieces used in jewellery, embroidery, garments, bags and decorative crafts.
Handmade lampwork beads and machine-cut beadsSeed beads by size
Where India produces it
- Uttar PradeshVaranasi
Handmade glass bead cluster.
- Uttar PradeshFirozabad
Glass city that supplies glass for beads, bangles and decorative items.
Where imports come from
- China — US$ 122.12 million of imports under HS 7018 in 2025-26.
- Austria — US$ 6.79 million of imports under HS 7018 in 2025-26.
- Germany — US$ 3.87 million of imports under HS 7018 in 2025-26.
Storage and handling
Store sorted by size and colour in closed boxes; keep dry to avoid surface dulling.
Businesses that use it
Artificial Jewellery Shop →Handicraft Jewellery Unit →Computerised Embroidery (Job Work) →Glass Bangles Making →