Oval Yellow Powder Glass African Trade Beads from Ghana

Handmade Oval Yellow Powder Glass African Trade Beads from Ghana

Bring vibrant color and cultural richness to your designs with these stunning oval powder glass beads from Kroboland, Ghana. Each bead is meticulously handcrafted by the Krobo artisans, known globally for their skill in making African trade beads that carry deep historical and artistic significance. This unique strand features a cheerful yellow base color adorned with multicolored stripes in blue, red, and white, imitating the aesthetic of old Venetian "fancy" glass beads. Perfect for jewelry designers, collectors, or anyone seeking a bold, meaningful addition to their beadwork. Bead Sizes:

• Diameter: 10-11 mm
• Strand Length: Approximately 24.5" (62 cm)

These vibrant Ghana glass beads are created from crushed recycled bottles and window glass. The powdered glass is poured into hand-carved clay molds, then decorated with natural dyes and pigments. Each mold is carefully designed to replicate traditional styles and historical trade bead patterns. The Krobo people use a technique known as the “core design” or “mold-inlaid” method a centuries-old process passed down through generations. After molding, the beads are fired in a clay oven, cooled, and hand-polished. This sustainable, artistic process honors the past while empowering local artisans. Powder glass beads, also known as recycled beads, sandcast beads, and Krobo beads, are integral to Ghana’s bead-making heritage. Used in traditional ceremonies, rites of passage, and daily adornment, they also held economic and symbolic importance throughout African trade history.

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