Mixed Recycled Krobo Glass Beads Strand - African Trade Beads 10-17mm

Mixed Recycled Krobo Glass African Trade Beads from Ghana - 10-17mm

Discover a stunning strand of African trade beads handcrafted in Ghana's Kroboland, designed to replicate the iconic beauty of old Venetian fancy trade beads. These Krobo glass and brass beads are rich in culture and color, bringing together tradition and artistry in each piece.

• Bead size: 10-17 mm
• Strand length: 25 3/4" (65.5 cm)
• Materials: Recycled glass

Each bead is skillfully created by turning discarded glass bottles and other glass items into fine powder, which is then poured into clay molds. These molds are baked in traditional kilns, a time-honored process perfected by the artisans of Kroboland. The result is a strand of bold and beautiful recycled glass beads that proudly reflect Ghana’s cultural heritage.

These beads are 100% handmade, ensuring no two are exactly alike making each strand truly unique. Whether you're a jewelry designer, bead collector, or lover of African crafts, this strand makes a brilliant addition to your collection.

The Krobo people of Ghana are renowned for their centuries-old glass bead-making traditions. Using ground glass and natural dyes, they create intricate patterns and vibrant colors through a labor-intensive process passed down through generations. This technique is not only sustainable, as it recycles glass waste, but it also supports local communities and preserves African heritage.

Trade beads like these have long been used throughout West Africa as a form of currency, adornment, and cultural storytelling. Owning a strand is like holding a piece of history these beads are more than ornaments; they are symbols of identity, trade, and connection across the African continent.

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