Yellow Eye Powder Glass Beads | Recycled Ghana Trade Beads

Handmade Yellow Eye Powder Glass African Trade Beads from Ghana

Elevate your bead collection with this vibrant strand of Powder Glass African Trade Beads, masterfully handcrafted by the artisans of Kroboland, Ghana. Inspired by historic Venetian eye beads, these Ghana glass beads feature bold yellow tones with distinctive eye motifs, paying tribute to centuries of bead-making tradition in West Africa.

• Bead Size: 10-12 mm in diameter
• Strand Length: Approximately 27.5" (70 cm)
• Material: Recycled glass (bottle glass ground into powder)

Each bead is meticulously created from recycled bottles and glass items, which are ground into fine powder and poured into hand-carved clay molds. These are then fired in a traditional kiln, using an age-old technique unique to the Krobo people. The result is a one-of-a-kind strand of eco-conscious, 100% handmade recycled beads.

The Krobo bead makers utilize the core design or mold-inlaid technique, where detailed patterns are added with finely ground glass paste, giving each bead its unique character and texture. These Ghana glass beads are not only decorative but also hold cultural and historical value, symbolizing wealth, status, and connection in African trade and community life.

Whether for jewelry making, collecting, or decor, these Powder Glass African Trade Beads offer a vibrant connection to West African heritage.

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