African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads

African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads

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African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
  • African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads
African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads

African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black & White Krobo Beads

$6.00

Dense white dotting gives compact black Krobo glass tubes a graphic, highly versatile look for layered jewelry, spacer-rich designs, and wholesale sourcing

Bring bold color and artisan craftsmanship into your next jewelry collection with these handcrafted Krobo Powdered Glass Beads from Ghana. Made using generations-old Krobo glassmaking traditions, each bead is individually formed from recycled glass before being kiln fired to create its distinctive finish.

The rich cobalt blue base is accented with colorful recycled glass inclusions, giving every strand a lively, one-of-a-kind appearance while preserving the authentic character of handmade African craftsmanship.

Perfect for jewelry designers, bead stores, museum gift shops, fashion brands, collectors, and wholesale buyers seeking distinctive artisan materials.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Product: Painted Krobo Glass Beads
Style: Painted Krobo Glass Short Tube Beads
Material: Recycled Glass
Origin: Ghana
Technique / Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with dense painted dotted decoration
Shape: Short Tube / Small Tube
Color Family: Black / Monochrome
Primary Color: Black / Charcoal Black
Secondary Color: White
Accent Colors: None clearly visible
Approximate Bead Size: 4.5–5.5mm × 11–11.5mm
Approximate Hole Size: 2.5–3.5mm
Approximate Strand Length: 10–11 inches
Approximate Quantity: 50–51 beads per strand
Large Hole: Yes
Handmade: Yes
Wholesale Availability: Yes

CULTURAL & MATERIAL NOTE

Krobo glass beadmaking forms part of Ghana’s continuing beadmaking landscape and reflects skilled knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components.

Contemporary makers produce beads in many sizes, shapes, colors, and surface treatments for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Smaller painted beads such as these demonstrate how detailed surface decoration can be applied to compact forms as well as larger statement beads.

These beads are best understood as part of a living Ghanaian craft tradition. No symbolic, sacred, spiritual, or ceremonial meaning is assigned to the dotted decoration without supporting documentation.

HANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE

Because these beads are handcrafted, slight variation may occur in:

Shape • Length • Diameter • Surface Texture • Black Tone • White Dot Size • Dot Spacing • Paint Coverage • Hole Size

These differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the visual character of each strand.

CARE & HANDLING

Handle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces.

For 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.

Allow beads to dry completely before storage.

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