Some bead kits are all one kind of bead. This one mixes six, which is what makes the finished bracelets look shop-bought rather than homemade. The clear box holds glossy pearl-look beads in ivory, pink, yellow, green and navy, tiny seed beads in purple, magenta, yellow and olive, flat clay beads in magenta, hot pink, lime and mint, and gold and silver metallic-look round beads.

Six more trays carry the fun pieces: black letter cubes with gold letters, white round letter beads, bright multicolour letter cubes, white letter cubes with coloured letters, coloured cowrie shell beads, and charm beads shaped like stars, clouds, candies and little dresses. There is also a tray of gold jump rings for hanging a charm from a bracelet or a bag zip.

Along the bottom are two spools of Crystal Tec 0.7 elastic cord, which means two children can work at the same time, a pair of small pink scissors, and a big tray of neon rubber loom bands. The bands add a second craft to the box: they can be finger-knotted into colourful chains or used as soft spacers between beads.

Pearl beads with a letter row in the middle give a grown-up looking name bracelet that a girl can wear to a wedding or Eid, while seed beads and loom bands make bright everyday stacks for school friends. Everything closes into a clear organiser with a carry handle and two latches, so the box stays tidy between sessions.

With small beads and scissors inside, we suggest it from 6 years, with an adult nearby for younger children. Order the pearl beads kit with loom bands at Rs. 2,250 with Cash on Delivery anywhere in Pakistan, including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Faisalabad and Quetta; stock, city and delivery charges are confirmed on WhatsApp before dispatch.

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