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Green Powder Glass Spacers - Ghana Recycled African Trade Beads
Green Powder Glass Spacers - Ghana Recycled African Trade Beads
Handmade Green Powder Glass Spacer Beads from Ghana
Discover this vibrant strand of powder glass African trade beads handmade by skilled artisans in Kroboland, Ghana. These recycled glass beads are a tribute to historic Bohemian/Czech glass trade beads, offering both cultural depth and artisan charm.
- Bead Length: 18-19 mm
- Strand Length: Approximately 25" (64 cm)
Each bead is meticulously crafted from recycled glass such as bottles crushed into fine powder and then fired in hand-shaped clay molds to create unique, sustainable beauty. The striking green color, paired with white striping, gives these spacer beads a fresh yet vintage-inspired look ideal for jewelry making, collecting, or display.
The Art of Krobo Bead Making
These Ghana glass beads are produced using a traditional technique known as the “core design” or “mold-inlaid” method. Practiced by the Krobo people for generations, this involves creating a mold from clay, filling it with glass powder, and firing it in kilns. The patterns and designs are often added by hand before firing, giving each bead its own unique character.
African trade beads have long served as cultural symbols, currency, and tools of exchange across the continent. Today, they continue to represent artistic heritage and sustainable craftsmanship, with Krobo artisans leading the way in both preservation and innovation.
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