{"product_id":"ghana-glass-long-tubes-brown-gold-painted","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Brown \u0026 Gold","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Parallel golden lines and crisp white dots give deep brown Krobo glass tubes a structured, earthy look for statement jewelry and professional bead sourcing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring an earthy, graphic palette into jewelry collections with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Deep chocolate-brown surfaces are detailed with mustard-gold painted lines and rows of small white dots, producing a strong linear rhythm across the elongated forms.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bead measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9.5–11mm × 23–30.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The long tube profile provides substantial visual presence for statement necklaces, focal sections, repeated compositions, and mixed-material jewelry, while approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e offer useful flexibility for a range of stringing approaches.\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, brown tone, paint placement, texture, and hole formation are expected characteristics of handmade production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing jewelry designers, bead retailers, studios, and small-batch brands with a distinctive Ghanaian glass component for professional sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Long 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 painted surface decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Tube \/ Elongated Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brown \/ Warm Neutral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chocolate Brown \/ Dark Brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard Gold \/ Golden Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5–11mm × 23–30.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 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\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\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 continue to produce glass beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how linear and dotted surface decoration can interact with an elongated bead form to create a distinctive visual identity.\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 lines or dots without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, slight differences may occur in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Straightness \/ Curvature • Surface Texture • Brown Color Tone • Painted Line Width • 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\u003chr\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 aggressive 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":48839367917758,"sku":"AAD-00000408","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_c913c500-39e4-40b0-b1c1-8b7794c242a2.jpg?v=1788504061","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/ghana-glass-long-tubes-brown-gold-painted","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}