Blue Eye Powder Glass Beads 10-12mm - Ghana African Trade Beads

Handmade Blue Eye Powder Glass Beads - Ghana Recycled Trade Beads

These beautiful African trade beads are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Kroboland, Ghana. Designed to imitate the old Venetian "Eye" beads, this strand showcases a deep cobalt blue with detailed red and white dot accents - a striking combination that pays homage to traditional African bead artistry.

• Strand length: Approximately 27.5" (70 cm)
• Bead size: 10-12 mm in diameter
• Material: 100% recycled glass (powder glass)
• Handmade: Yes, each bead is individually crafted by hand

These beads are perfect for jewelry designers, collectors, or anyone looking to add a unique and vibrant piece of African heritage to their work or wardrobe.

Each bead is carefully made from recycled glass bottles and window panes that are ground into powder. This powder is then expertly placed into hand-carved molds using the traditional "core design" or "mold-inlaid" technique. The molds are fired in earthen ovens, allowing the glass powder to fuse into solid, beautiful beads. Once cooled, the beads are polished and strung, ready to share their story with the world.

Powder glass beads play a vital role in Ghana's history of trade and adornment. They are not only a medium of beauty but also of cultural exchange and identity throughout West Africa. These recycled beads embody the sustainable artistry and heritage of the Krobo people, preserving age-old traditions with each handmade strand.

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