Sequin

Sequins are disk shaped beads used for decorative purposes. They are available in a wide variety of colors and geometrical shapes. Sequins are commonly used on clothing, jewelry, bags and other accessories. These days, sequins tend to be made of plastic.

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Beads - Clothing - Jewelry - Bags - Plastic

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Sequins got their name from zecchini, small (3.5-gram) gold coins minted at the Venetian mint, called the "zeccha".

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Zecchini - Gold - Coins - Venetian - ''"zeccha"''

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