Explore the boldest bead mix yet — our African Beads Soup Mix. 160+ Krobo beads handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass, rich with color, culture, and story.
🌍 Legacy You Can Wear. Culture You Can Craft.
The African Beads Soup Mix is a rich one-cup assortment of approximately 160 handcrafted Krobo beads, born from the bead-making traditions of the Krobo people of Ghana.
This edition features vivid primaries, tribal reds, sunrise yellows, and rare textural finishes — including flecked beads, embedded glitter, painted stripes, and iconic concentric dot patterns. Each bead is made from recycled glass bottles, fired in clay molds, and hand-painted with natural pigments.
Whether you're designing jewelry, decorating interiors, or teaching cultural crafts, this mix delivers impact, sustainability, and storytelling in every scoop.
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🧩 What’s Inside
Quantity: 1 cup (~160 assorted beads)
Weight: ~1lb
Material: Recycled glass, painted & pigmented by hand
Shapes: Rounds, tubes, flattened disks, textured tribal forms
Color Range: Deep reds, golden yellows, cobalt, leaf green, black/white tribal
Finish: Matte, translucent, textured, gloss
Origin: Ghana
🎯 Perfect For
Jewelry Designers & Cultural Creatives
Afro-Boho + Tribal Style Brands
Eco-conscious DIYers & Makers
Art Teachers, Schools & Cultural Workshops
Home Decor Accent Crafting
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💡 Why It Stands Out
Made by real Krobo artisans — no two beads or mixes are alike
Designed for creators who want more than materials — they want meaning
100% recycled, artisan-produced — not factory-made
Perfect balance of structure, color play, and heritage design
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🌱 Sustainability Note
Each bead in this mix is made from upcycled glass — keeping waste out of landfills and supporting artisan communities in Ghana with sustainable income.
Approximately 4–30mm
160 and weighs about 1 lb
2mm - 2.5mm
Recycled glass
Multicolored, Brown, Brown
1 strand (Approximately 14 beads
Ghana
One band Krobo recycled glass beads, designed to work beautifully in your projects.
Each bead is handcrafted using traditional methods by artisans in Ghana. As a result, natural variations in size, color, shape, surface texture, and finish are expected and are a defining feature of authentic handmade African beads.
These variations are not defects and reflect the individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural integrity of each piece.
By choosing this bead combo, you’re not only adding a touch of African artistry to your creations but also supporting sustainable craftsmanship that honors traditional methods and eco-conscious practices whilst celebrating cultural diversity.
Incorporate these Handcrafted African Glass Beads into your projects and enjoy the rich, cultural resonance they bring. Whether you’re designing jewelry, decorating your home, or creating unique accessories, these beads with large holes will add a touch of authenticity and beauty to your work.
Order now and bring a piece of Ghanaian heritage into your designs. Your creations deserve the unique, artisanal quality that only these handcrafted beads can offer.
“No two mixes are identical… images are representative…
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