{"product_id":"designer-krobo-glass-tubes-multicolor-ghana","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Multicolor Krobo Beads","description":"\u003ch3\u003eLayered red, teal, blue, and brown tones meet white linear detailing and golden accents in statement-scale Krobo glass tubes for professional sourcing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd a strong multicolor statement to designer collections with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. The assortment combines coral red, teal blue, navy\/cobalt blue, and deep brown bead bodies with repeating white linear decoration and mustard-yellow\/orange circular accents.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10.5–13.5mm × 26.5–31.3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these elongated beads provide substantial visual presence for statement necklaces, focal sections, repeated compositions, and mixed-material jewelry. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2.5–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e offer added stringing flexibility compared with smaller-hole styles, subject to the designer’s chosen construction material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are associated with contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, where glass continues to be transformed into individually formed and decorated components. Differences in dimensions, contour, paint placement, color balance, surface texture, and hole formation are expected within handmade production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this style particularly useful for jewelry designers, bead stores, creative studios, and small-batch professional sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct: Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Recycled Glass\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Ghana\u003cbr\u003eTechnique \/ Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted linear and circular surface decoration\u003cbr\u003eShape: Long Tube \/ Elongated Tube\u003cbr\u003eColor Family: Multicolor\u003cbr\u003ePrimary Colors: Coral Red, Teal Blue, Navy \/ Cobalt Blue, Deep Brown\u003cbr\u003eAccent Colors: White, Mustard Yellow \/ Orange\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Bead Size: 10.5–13.5mm × 26.5–31.3mm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Hole Size: 2.5–3mm\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Strand Length: 12 inches\u003cbr\u003eApproximate Quantity: 11 beads per strand\u003cbr\u003eLarge Hole: Yes\u003cbr\u003eHandmade: Yes\u003cbr\u003eWholesale Availability: Yes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo glass beadmaking forms part of Ghana’s continuing beadmaking landscape and reflects skilled knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary makers continue to create glass beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how repeated color and surface decoration can shape the visual identity of an elongated bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are best understood as part of a \u003cstrong\u003eliving Ghanaian craft tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No sacred, spiritual, ceremonial, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted motifs without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, slight variation may occur in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Curvature • Surface Texture • Yellow Tone • Coral Motif Size • White Dot Placement • Paint Coverage • Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the individual character of each strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor routine cleaning, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or vigorous scrubbing, especially across painted surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow beads to dry completely before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839296450750,"sku":"AAD-00000403","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_f3f5081c-19f0-45a4-b96c-bb1aac7b5cf2.jpg?v=1788497916","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/designer-krobo-glass-tubes-multicolor-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}