{"product_id":"ghana-krobo-painted-tube-beads-mustard","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Tubes, Mustard Yellow","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWarm mustard-yellow Krobo glass tubes pair compact proportions with teal-blue and white painted accents for versatile designer jewelry and wholesale sourcing.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAdd a warm, graphic color story to jewelry collections with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Glass Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. The mustard\/golden-yellow bead bodies are decorated with deep teal-blue circular marks, white dotted accents, and occasional subtle coral-red\/orange details.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–13mm × 13–22mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these beads offer a compact-to-medium tube profile that supports both repeated compositions and selective focal placement. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide useful flexibility for a range of jewelry-making applications, subject to the designer's chosen stringing materials.\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. Handmade differences in size, shape, paint placement, surface, and hole formation should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–11 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this style practical for jewelry designers, bead stores, creative studios, and small-batch jewelry businesses seeking distinctive Ghanaian glass components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass 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 Short \/ Medium Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow \/ Multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard \/ Golden Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep Teal Blue\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, subtle Coral Red \/ Orange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–13mm × 13–22mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–11 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo beadmaking forms part of Ghana's continuing glass-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 beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative use. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how surface decoration can extend the visual vocabulary of the glass form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are best understood as examples of \u003cstrong\u003eliving Ghanaian craftsmanship and contemporary material production\u003c\/strong\u003e. No symbolic, sacred, ceremonial, or spiritual meaning is assigned to the painted motifs without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, expect slight variation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Surface Texture • Yellow Color Tone • Painted Motif Placement • Dot Size • Accent Color • Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences are normal within handmade production and give each strand an individual visual character.\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 care, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, prolonged soaking, or aggressive scrubbing, particularly across painted surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow beads to dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839383810238,"sku":"AAD-00000413","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_d1032fb5-8fcc-40f8-8935-a86c3e1ba43f.jpg?v=1788566564","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/ghana-krobo-painted-tube-beads-mustard","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}