I love when I’m traveling to collect beads from the various countries I visit. How do you feel when you go to a local place and find out that the beads are actually made in China? I was just reading this article and it really does make sense. 

https://beads.co/the-pivotal-role-of-china-in-the-global-bead-market/

When I come across Chinese made beads in a foreign country, I’m usually still inclined to buying them. I think sometimes it’s the story behind where you found them and the memory behind the beads is more important than the exact country of origin of the bead.