Design Boldly. Create With Culture.
This 1 cup mix of African Krobo recycled glass beads brings you a tactile and visual journey into Ghanaian artistry — featuring 160+ handmade beads forged in fire, pigment, and tradition by Krobo bead-makers.
The ABM216 batch is a bold and earthy spectrum: fiery reds, volcanic blacks, textured whites, tribal symbols, and muted amber tones — perfect for jewelry designers, mixed-media artists, boho stylists, and DIYers who want authenticity and story in every bead.
Handmade from recycled glass using the centuries-old powder glass method, this product supports eco-conscious creation and cultural preservation.
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📦 What’s Inside
Quantity: One cup (~160 handcrafted beads)
Weight: 1lb
Material: Recycled glass + natural pigment
Colors: Earth tones, primary hues, tribal detail work
Shapes: Mix of rounds, tubes, cylinders, discs, novelty forms
Finish: Gloss, matte, translucent, patterned
Origin: Ghana
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🎯 Ideal For
Jewelry designers seeking bold, original materials
Afro-boho, tribal, and global-style creators
Eco-conscious crafters & small-batch brands
Art classes, cultural educators & heritage-based DIY kits
Gifting creatives: makes a powerful gift under $25
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🌿 Why This Mix is Unique
100% upcycled glass → sustainable supply
Every bead is unique — no filler, no factory
Supports Ghanaian artisan communities
Story-driven supply for culturally connected makers
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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