Glass can be so many things. That is why glass beads are so delightful. These could be used in a modern project or a tribal project. The matte finish could be either, as well as the incised pattern on the face of the bead. The pattern is on both sides. The bead is 16 mm from hole to hole and 14 mm across. The bead is 8 mm thick. The bead channel will accommodate a 0.5 mm cord. These beads were made in Czechoslovakia during the 1980s or early 90s in molds. Each strand has about 25 beads.