Red Eye Powder Glass Beads - Ghana Krobo African Trade Beads

Handmade Ghanaian Powder Glass Eye Beads - African Trade Beads

Discover the timeless beauty of these Powder Glass African trade beads, skillfully handmade by the talented artisans of Kroboland in Ghana, West Africa. This vibrant strand features a traditional “Eye” design, inspired by antique Venetian glass trade beads, and is perfect for collectors, designers, or anyone passionate about African beadwork.

• Strand Length: Approximately 27.5" (70 cm)
• Bead Size: 10-12 mm in diameter

Each recycled bead is created from crushed glass bottles and other discarded glass materials, giving new life to waste in a sustainable and artistic way. Their red base color with the distinctive multi-colored "eye" pattern reflects both cultural symbolism and visual charm, ideal for unique jewelry-making or décor.

Traditional Craftsmanship of Krobo Beads

These stunning beads are crafted using the “mold-inlaid” technique, also known as the core design method. In this centuries-old process, recycled glass is ground into a fine powder, colored with natural pigments, and carefully placed into hand-carved clay molds. Patterns such as the “eye” are inlaid before the molds are baked in outdoor kilns. Once cooled, each bead is hand-polished and strung with care.

African trade beads like these are more than decorativem, they are vital cultural artifacts that played a major role in trade across West Africa for generations. Today, they continue to be cherished symbols of heritage, craftsmanship, and creativity in Ghana and beyond.

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