Collection: Authentic African Beads – Handmade Recycled Glass, Brass & Organic Materials

Explore Our African-Made Beads – Recycled Powder Glass, Brass, Horn & More

Step into our carefully curated collection of African-made beads, where every piece reflects the continent’s deep-rooted craftsmanship and cultural legacy. This selection brings together the finest in handmade recycled glass beads, brass beads, clam shell and bone beads, and other traditional African materials.

Discover the vibrant textures of Krobo recycled glass beads from Ghana — made using finely crushed glass that is turned into powder glass, poured into molds, and fired in kilns using traditional methods. These sustainable beads are carefully strung on raffia and crafted using techniques passed down for generations.

Explore our mixed strands, which blend colors, shapes, and materials that mirror the diversity of Africa’s landscapes and cultures. Some strands feature only recycled glass, while others combine glass and brass beads for added contrast and beauty.

Our selection of African brass beads is made using the ancient lost wax casting technique, a cherished tradition in West Africa that produces intricate, one-of-a-kind results. You’ll also find Kiffa beads from Mauritania—delicate, hand-painted glass beads made with remarkable precision using natural materials.

In addition to glass and metal, our collection features beads made from authentic African resources such as clay, cow horn, bone, bauxite, and clam shell — each with its own place in Africa's rich bead-making traditions.

Browse Our African Beads Archive

Looking to explore more? Visit our African Beads Archive to view a large selection of authentic African-made beads that we've offered over the years, including rare and one-of-a-kind pieces from past collections.