Authentic African Beads from Ghana for Jewelry Making, Design & Cultural Expression


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Fused Krobo Glass Beads

Fused Krobo Glass Beads

Ashanti glass beads handcrafted in Ghana, featuring vibrant colors and traditional African craftsmanship from Aadampo.

Ashanti Glass Beads

African Glass Beads

African Glass Beads

African Brass Beads

African Brass Beads

Handcrafted African brass Adinkra symbol pendants with muted gold and bronze tones, showing subtle patina and traditional symbolic detailing.

Adinkra Brass Pendants

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Handcrafted Ashanti Brass Ribbed Round Beads | Large Hole Ghana Brass Beads | African Brass Jewelry Making Supplies

Handcrafted Ashanti Brass Ribbed Round Beads | Large Hole Ghana Brass Beads | African Brass Jewelry Making Supplies

Handcrafted Ashanti Brass Ribbed Round Beads | Large Hole Ghana Brass Beads | African Brass Jewelry Making Supplies
$26.00
Handcrafted Ashanti Brass Spiral Filigree Cube Beads | Large Hole Ghana Brass Beads | African Brass Jewelry Making Supplies

Handcrafted Ashanti Brass Spiral Filigree Cube Beads | Large Hole Ghana Brass Beads | African Brass Jewelry Making Supplies

Handcrafted Ashanti Brass Spiral Filigree Cube Beads | Large Hole Ghana Brass Beads | African Brass Jewelry Making Supplies
$26.00
Handcrafted orange blue and white painted Krobo glass beads from Ghana featuring traditional geometric patterns on recycled glass tube beads.

Painted Krobo Glass Beads | Orange Blue Long Tube Recycled Glass Beads | Handcrafted Ghana Artisan Beads

Painted Krobo Glass Beads | Orange Blue Long Tube Recycled Glass Beads | Handcrafted Ghana Artisan Beads
$6.00
Royal Blue Floral Eye African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Royal Blue Floral Eye African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Royal Blue Floral Eye African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand
$45.00
Strand of emerald green African trade beads sourced in Ghana featuring blue, white, yellow, and red eye motifs, approximately 15–16mm with large 7–8mm holes for jewelry making, collecting, and decorative arts.

Emerald Green Eye Motif African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Emerald Green Eye Motif African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand
$45.00
Strand of coral-orange African trade beads sourced in Ghana featuring yellow-centered eye motifs with blue, white, and black accents, approximately 15–16mm with large 7–8mm holes for jewelry making and collecting.

Coral Eye Motif African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Coral Eye Motif African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand
$45.00
Strand of cobalt blue African trade beads sourced in Ghana featuring layered yellow, white, and red eye motifs, approximately 15–16mm with large 7–8mm holes for jewelry making, collecting, and decorative arts.

Cobalt Blue Eye Motif African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Cobalt Blue Eye Motif African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand
$45.00
Strand of African trade beads sourced in Ghana featuring green and yellow glass beads with multicolored eye motifs, approximately 15–16mm with large 7–8mm holes for jewelry making and collectin

African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Glass Trade Beads | Approximately 15–16mm | Designer & Collector Strand

African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Glass Trade Beads | Approximately 15–16mm | Designer & Collector Strand
$45.00

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Eco-friendly and colorful African glass beads from Aadampo’s Krobo collection, painted by Ghanaian artisans with cultural precision.

Painted Krobo Recycled Glass Beads

Handcrafted African brass beads and pendants with a warm bronze tone and subtle oxidized patina, displayed on an ivory background to emphasize vintage character.

African Brass Pendants

Browse all handcrafted African beads from Ghana, including Krobo glass beads, Ashanti glass beads, and traditional brass elements.

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The Most Trusted Source for Authentic African Trade Beads with Cultural Provenance.

Aadampo is a cultural sourcing house and material archive specializing in Krobo recycled glass beads, Ashanti brass pendants, and Adinkra symbol artifacts. Every strand carries heritage, technique, and story — preserved for contemporary design and cultural expression

Create Stunning Jewelry with Ghana Krobo Recycled Glass Beads - Valentine
$12.00
Create Stunning Jewelry with Ghana Krobo Recycled Glass Beads - Aadampo

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Create with Multicolored Handcrafted Ashanti Spacers: Perfect for Jewelry Making and Artistic Projects - Aadampo

Create with Multicolored Handcrafted Ashanti Spacers: Perfect for Jewelry Making and Artistic Projects

Create with Multicolored Handcrafted Ashanti Spacers: Perfect for Jewelry Making and Artistic Projects
$14.00
Painted African Recycled Glass Beads - Long Tube Beads #1701

Painted African Recycled Glass Beads - Long Tube Beads #1701

Painted African Recycled Glass Beads - Long Tube Beads #1701
$6.00
Handcrafted orange blue and white painted Krobo glass beads from Ghana featuring traditional geometric patterns on recycled glass tube beads.

Painted Krobo Glass Beads | Orange Blue Long Tube Recycled Glass Beads | Handcrafted Ghana Artisan Beads

Painted Krobo Glass Beads | Orange Blue Long Tube Recycled Glass Beads | Handcrafted Ghana Artisan Beads
$6.00
Royal Blue Floral Eye African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Royal Blue Floral Eye African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand

Royal Blue Floral Eye African Trade Beads Sourced in Ghana | Large-Hole Recycled Glass Trade Beads | 15–16mm Designer & Collector Strand
$45.00
Handcrafted Sunburst Yellow Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana, approximately 12–14mm artisan beads on strand for jewelry making and designer collections.

Sunburst Yellow Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads | 12–14mm Handmade African Beads from Ghana

Sunburst Yellow Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads | 12–14mm Handmade African Beads from Ghana
$12.00
Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Handmade African Glass Beads from Ghana | Sustainable Designer Jewelry Beads

Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Handmade African Glass Beads from Ghana | Sustainable Designer Jewelry Beads

Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Handmade African Glass Beads from Ghana | Sustainable Designer Jewelry Beads
$12.00
Authentic Fused Krobo recycled glass beads handcrafted in Ghana featuring coral red, royal blue, ivory, and black fused patterns on approximately 44 artisan-made beads strung on a strand.

Authentic Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Red Blue African Glass Beads | Handmade in Ghana

Authentic Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Red Blue African Glass Beads | Handmade in Ghana
$12.00
Authentic Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Multicolor African Glass Beads | Handmade in Ghana

Authentic Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Multicolor African Glass Beads | Handmade in Ghana

Authentic Fused Krobo Recycled Glass Beads 12–14mm | Multicolor African Glass Beads | Handmade in Ghana
$12.00

Discover the Versatility of African Bead Mix


Our African Bead Mix (Aadampo Bead Soup) offers a vibrant assortment of handcrafted beads in various sizes, shapes, and textures—perfect for jewelry making, crafting, and creative exploration.

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African Beads Soup Mix – 1 Cup (160+ Handcrafted Ghana Krobo Recycled Glass Beads for Jewelry & DIY, 1lb)
$20.00
African Beads Soup Mix – 1 Cup (160+ Handcrafted Ghana Krobo Recycled Glass Beads for Jewelry & DIY, 1lb)


From Fire, Clay, and Time


In Krobo villages, recycled glass is ground, molded, and fired in clay kilns. Ashanti brass is cast using centuries-old lost-wax methods. Each bead is formed by hand — preserving Ghana’s material heritage through skilled labor and generational knowledge.

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A Living Tradition, Curated for the Present

Aadampo African Beads exists to preserve, honor, and share African bead-making traditions through thoughtful curation and modern application.

Our collections feature handcrafted Krobo recycled glass beads and Ashanti brass, made by skilled artisans in Ghana using techniques passed down through generations. Each piece carries history, intention, and cultural meaning — reimagined for today’s designers, collectors, and creative institutions.

We believe African beads are not merely materials, but cultural artifacts — meant to be respected, understood, and beautifully transformed.
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Aadampo African Beads was featured by East Wake TV for our work preserving African beadmaking traditions through ethical global commerce.

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