{"product_id":"ghana-krobo-long-tubes-gold-coral-dots","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Gold \u0026 Coral Ghana Beads","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCoral-red rounded motifs and crisp white dotting bring playful contrast to golden-yellow Krobo glass tubes for statement jewelry and professional sourcing.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBring a warm, graphic palette into designer collections with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. The golden-yellow tube bodies are decorated with coral-red rounded motifs and small white painted dots, creating a repeated pattern that feels bold without overwhelming the bead form.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13–13.5mm × 27.2–31.9mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these beads offer substantial diameter and length for statement necklaces, focal sections, repeated compositions, and mixed-material jewelry. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e support a range of stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s selected 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, 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\u003e10 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this style 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\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 rounded motifs and dotted decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Tube \/ Elongated Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow \/ Warm Multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard \/ Golden Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral Red \/ Terracotta Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13–13.5mm × 27.2–31.9mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\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":48839261028542,"sku":"AAD-00000402","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_3d90cf34-1337-46dc-b902-924edaf7b8b7.jpg?v=1788498145","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/ghana-krobo-long-tubes-gold-coral-dots","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}