{"product_id":"ghana-black-white-krobo-short-tube-beads","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Short Tubes, Black \u0026 White Krobo Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDense white dotting gives compact black Krobo glass tubes a graphic, highly versatile look for layered jewelry, spacer-rich designs, and wholesale sourcing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring bold color and artisan craftsmanship into your next jewelry collection with these handcrafted \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo Powdered Glass Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for jewelry designers, bead stores, museum gift shops, fashion brands, collectors, and wholesale buyers seeking distinctive artisan materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Short Tube Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique \/ Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with dense painted dotted decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short Tube \/ Small Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Monochrome\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Charcoal Black\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e None clearly visible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5–5.5mm × 11–11.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.5–3.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–11 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–51 beads per strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are best understood as part of a \u003cstrong\u003eliving Ghanaian craft tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No symbolic, sacred, spiritual, or ceremonial meaning is assigned to the dotted decoration without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, slight variation may occur in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Surface Texture • Black Tone • White Dot Size • Dot Spacing • Paint Coverage • Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the visual character of each strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h2\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839166787774,"sku":"AAD-00000400","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b34ab23d-595e-4607-ba06-c7aa604f52ba.jpg?v=1788494417","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/ghana-black-white-krobo-short-tube-beads","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}