Job's Tears (Coix Lacryma-jobi) Dyed Purple Or Stained. 51 Per Bag.

VINTAGE , specifically known as Job's Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi), have been dyed or stained purple. They are natural, hard-shelled grains that are structurally similar to beads and commonly used to make religious items like rosaries and prayer ropes. Material DetailsType: Characteristics: They naturally grow with a hard, porcelain-like glossy coating and a natural hole running through the center, making them ideal for stringing without needing to be drilled. While naturally gray, white, or brown, these specific seeds have been dyed with a purple mottled stain. Determining AgeIt is impossible to pinpoint an exact year of age from a photo alone, but we can look at specific indicators: The Seeds: The seeds themselves are organic matter harvested within a within a single growing season. The Assembly (The Strand): The smooth texture, lack of heavy fraying or cracking, and vividness of the purple dye suggest these were likely assembled within the last 5 to 20 years (modern vintage or contemporary handmade).