03 BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD
Thread Braided Ball Beads Wholesale — Woven Cord Sphere
Bijuland — a wholesale bead and craft supplier based in Plovdiv, Bulgaria — stocks ball beads with braided thread covering (топче с оплетка от конец — topche s opletka ot konets): spherical decorative balls with a surface woven or braided from thread or cord — the thread equivalent of seed-beaded balls, producing a soft, fabric-covered sphere with textile surface texture. Used as decorative focal elements in jewellery, as ornamental balls in home decoration and seasonal craft, and in mixed-material textile jewellery designs. Bijuland ships from Plovdiv and serves jewellery makers, craft studios, and craft supply resellers across Bulgaria and Europe.
BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 16mm BLACK-GRAY - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 16mm BORDEAUX-PINK - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 20mm GREEN - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 20mm GREEN-ECRU - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 21mm MIX - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 21mm PURPLE (DARK) - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 21mm PURPLE - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 22mm BLACK - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 22mm BROWN (DARK) - BLUE (DARK) - 50pcs. Hole-4.5mm
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BALL WITH BRAIDED THREAD - 22mm GREEN (LIGHT) - 50pcs. Hole-3.5mm
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Bijuland is a wholesale bead and craft materials supplier based in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The Ball with Braided Thread category (топче с оплетка от конец — topche s opletka ot konets) covers spherical decorative balls covered in a woven or braided thread surface — used in jewellery and decoration. Wholesale and retail purchase available, with shipping across Bulgaria and Europe.
What are thread-braided ball beads?
Thread-braided ball beads (топче с оплетка от конец) are spherical decorative balls whose surface is covered in a woven or braided thread or cord covering — the textile equivalent of seed-beaded balls, which have a glass bead surface, but producing a softer, fabric-textured sphere rather than a glassy bead-covered one. The thread or cord is wound, woven, or braided over a round base to create a densely covered surface — the weave pattern and thread colour are the primary visual features of the ball. Thread-braided balls have a distinctly soft, matte, textile quality that contrasts with the shimmer and hardness of glass or acrylic bead elements — they add warmth and material variety to jewellery and decoration designs. Common thread types used in the surface covering include cotton cord, satin thread, embroidery thread, and waxed cord; the choice of thread affects the surface texture from smooth and silky (satin) to more rustic and matte (cotton or waxed cord). Available in a range of colours and sizes.
How are thread-braided balls used in jewellery and craft?
Thread-braided balls are used as focal or accent elements in jewellery designs where a soft, textile-textured sphere adds material contrast and warmth alongside harder bead materials. In necklaces and bracelets, a large thread-braided ball as the central focal element paired with plain glass or wooden beads on either side creates a mixed-material design where the textile ball's warmth and softness reads against the harder bead materials. In bohemian and artisan jewellery, thread-braided balls contribute an earthy, handcrafted character that reads as intentional and artisanal. In decoration, they are used as ornamental spheres in bowl arrangements, garland decoration, and seasonal craft — the textile surface gives them a different aesthetic from glass or wooden decorative balls. Bijuland ships from Plovdiv, Bulgaria and supplies jewellery makers, craft studios, and craft supply resellers across Bulgaria and Europe.