Beautiful 12-13mm Ghanaian Krobo Glass Beads - African Trade Beads

Discover the beauty of our new powder glass African beads, meticulously handcrafted by the talented artisans of Kroboland in Ghana, West Africa. These exquisite beads are designed to imitate the look of old Venetian glass trade beads, offering a touch of history and culture to your jewelry creations.

• Strand Length: 22 1/4" (56.5 cm)
• Bead Size: 12 - 13 mm in diameter

Made from recycled bottles and other glass items, these beads are created by turning the glass into powder and then molding it into beautiful beads. Each bead is 100% handmade, ensuring that your strand will be unique and identical to the one shown in the photograph (given normal variation since these beads are all completely handmade).

YOUR STRAND WILL BE IDENTICAL TO THE STRAND SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH (GIVEN NORMAL VARIATION SINCE THESE BEADS ARE ALL COMPLETELY HANDMADE).

The people of Krobo in Ghana employ traditional techniques to produce these stunning recycled powder glass beads. The raw material, derived from crushed recycled glass and bottles, is transformed into fine powder before being molded into beads. This method not only highlights the resourcefulness and creativity of the Krobo artisans but also underscores the importance of trade beads in Ghana and across Africa. Trade beads have historically played a significant role in the cultural and economic exchanges between African communities and the rest of the world.

Explore more of TribalGH's unique collections:

• New African Krobo Glass Beads Collection
• Archived African Made Beads
• Watch how Krobo beads are made