African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Tubes, Terracotta

Ivory linework and golden-yellow accents create graphic rhythm across warm terracotta Krobo glass tubes for statement jewelry and professional sourcing.

Bring warm color and highly visible surface detail into designer collections with these African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Glass Tubes, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. The terracotta-to-coral-red bodies are decorated with ivory painted lines, rows of small dots, and mustard-golden circular accents for a distinctive graphic finish.

The beads measure approximately 24–29mm in length, with the supplied width requiring confirmation before publication. Their approximately 2–2.5mm holes support a range of potential stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s chosen construction material.

Associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, these individually made components reflect continuing knowledge of glass transformation, bead forming, and painted surface decoration. Natural variation in dimensions, shape, paint placement, texture, and hole formation should be expected.

Each strand measures approximately 11–12 inches and contains approximately 10 beads, making this style useful for statement necklaces, focal sections, small-batch jewelry, bead-store assortments, and professional designer sourcing.

Product: Painted Krobo Glass Beads
Product Style: Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads
Material: Recycled Glass
Origin: Ghana
Technique / Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted surface decoration
Shape: Elongated Tube / Long Tube
Color Family: Red / Warm Multicolor
Primary Color: Terracotta / Coral Red
Secondary Color: Ivory / White
Accent Color: Mustard Yellow / Golden Yellow
Approximate Bead Width / Diameter: Requires confirmation — supplied as 19.5–11mm
Approximate Bead Length: 24–29mm
Approximate Hole Size: 2–2.5mm
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 specialized knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components.

Contemporary makers continue to produce beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how line, dot, and color can transform a simple glass tube into a distinctive design material.

These beads should be understood as part of a living Ghanaian craft tradition. No sacred, spiritual, ceremonial, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted linear, dotted, or circular elements without supporting documentation.

HANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE

Because these beads are handcrafted, expect slight variation in:

Shape • Length • Width • Surface Texture • Terracotta Tone • Painted Line Placement • Dot Spacing • Golden Accent Size • Paint Coverage • Hole Size

These differences are expected characteristics of handmade production and contribute to the individual visual character of each strand.

CARE & HANDLING

Handle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces.

For routine care, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or vigorous scrubbing, especially over painted surfaces.

Allow beads to dry completely before storage.