African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Gray Blue & Gold

Cobalt-blue and mustard-gold zigzag lines animate soft gray Krobo glass tubes with white dotted accents for statement jewelry and professional sourcing.

Create bold yet balanced jewelry with these African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Their soft gray-to-greige surfaces are decorated with cobalt-blue and mustard-gold wavy lines, finished with rows of small white dots for added graphic rhythm.

At approximately 13.5–15.5mm × 29–34mm, these beads are larger in diameter and length than many of the earlier Painted Krobo tube styles, giving them substantial visual weight and statement presence. Their approximately 2.5–3mm holes provide additional stringing flexibility, subject to the designer’s chosen cord, wire, fiber, leather, or other construction material.

These beads are associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, where glass continues to be transformed into individually formed and decorated components. Differences in dimensions, curvature, color tone, line placement, surface texture, and hole formation are expected within handmade production.

Each strand measures approximately 11–12 inches and contains approximately 10 beads, making this style particularly useful for jewelry designers, bead stores, studios, and small-batch professional sourcing.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Product: Painted Krobo Glass Beads
Style: Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads
Material: Recycled Glass
Origin: Ghana
Technique / Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted wavy line and dotted surface decoration
Shape: Long Tube / Elongated Tube
Color Family: Gray / Multicolor
Primary Color: Soft Gray / Greige
Secondary Color: Cobalt / Royal Blue
Accent Colors: Mustard Gold / Orange, White
Approximate Bead Size: 13.5–15.5mm × 29–34mm
Approximate Hole Size: 2.5–3mm
Approximate Strand Length: 11–12 inches
Approximate Quantity: 10 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 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.

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

HANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE

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

Shape • Length • Diameter • Curvature • Surface Texture • Yellow Tone • Coral Motif Size • White Dot Placement • Paint Coverage • Hole Size

These differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the individual 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.