The Bead Hold

The Bead Hold We are a Kiwi owned and operated business, offering New Zealand's largest selection of beads, findings, wires, threads and tools.

We are based in Stratford, Taranaki where you can visit us on Tuesdays and Thursdays or shop online 24/7

Nia has been sorting and counting our cotton Sinew as she moves it to a new part of the shop. Our homemade storage isn't...
31/08/2026

Nia has been sorting and counting our cotton Sinew as she moves it to a new part of the shop. Our homemade storage isn't flash, but it is functional and holds our high quality product perfectly!


Freshwater pearls! A lovely little influx of strands in beautiful colours, as well as four varities of white/cream. Link...
28/08/2026

Freshwater pearls! A lovely little influx of strands in beautiful colours, as well as four varities of white/cream. Link in first comment

Some gorgeous new semi-precious in! What a pleasure to photograph and put up online.
27/08/2026

Some gorgeous new semi-precious in! What a pleasure to photograph and put up online.


Blues that leave you feeling up, not down!
25/08/2026

Blues that leave you feeling up, not down!


When you go to pick up your new glasses because suddenly you are a bit old and in need of some optical support, but all ...
24/08/2026

When you go to pick up your new glasses because suddenly you are a bit old and in need of some optical support, but all you want to do is check out their very cool tools 😂 🕶️

Look at this stunning beaded peony, a real work of art. How many hours do you think it took?!
22/08/2026

Look at this stunning beaded peony, a real work of art. How many hours do you think it took?!


Grom came to visit this week in search of some bright cord for his cordage and seed beads to add to his bone carvings. G...
19/08/2026

Grom came to visit this week in search of some bright cord for his cordage and seed beads to add to his bone carvings. Grom comes up every few months with a big smile and takes off with lots of Brazilian cord and now seed beads for his carvings. We love seeing what you make!

I sent out so many seed beads yesterday, but these raspberries caught my eye, I wonder what they will become . . .
18/08/2026

I sent out so many seed beads yesterday, but these raspberries caught my eye, I wonder what they will become . . .



Our first wee bead babe here with the Queen Mum . . . rather larger now, and very happy to have won his rugby final this...
18/08/2026

Our first wee bead babe here with the Queen Mum . . . rather larger now, and very happy to have won his rugby final this past weekend after his team had a big comeback in the second half. Almost 15 years gone in a wink. Mum says she feels small next to him, as do we all 😂

Another sentimental piece bought while travelling and broken. Nia stitched it back with Silamide and a #12 needle. A si...
16/08/2026

Another sentimental piece bought while travelling and broken. Nia stitched it back with Silamide and a #12 needle. A simple but fiddly task, involving a lot of knots and a rather curvy needle by the end!


Address

222 Broadway
Stratford
4332

Opening Hours

10am - 1pm

Telephone

+6421842856

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