Handmade beaded necklaces became the universal symbol for brotherly
love and acceptance.
They could be big or small, long or short, exquisitely
crafted or simple and plain. Each necklace was unique but guaranteed
to be beautiful, just like its wearer.
People traded their love beads, much like the fad
of friendship bracelets in the following decade.
With a dangling strand of love beads about your
neck, long scraggly hair, bellbottoms, a suede fringe vest, you
were ready for the love fest.
Love beads were all you needed for the complete
hippie look.
