{"product_id":"krobo-painted-glass-long-tube-beads-ivory-multicolor","title":"Ivory Multicolor Krobo Painted Glass Long Tube Beads | Handmade African Recycled Glass from Ghana","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lighter Palette with Bold Design Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese \u003cstrong\u003eIvory Spectrum Linework™ Krobo Painted Glass Long Tube Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e combine a luminous ivory foundation with layered cobalt blue, golden ochre, and coral-red painted detail—creating a color story that feels bright, artistic, and remarkably versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe elongated tube shape gives each bead enough surface area for the painted decoration to remain fully visible. Organic white linework moves across the stronger color fields, creating a lace-like visual texture that gives the strand a distinctly handcrafted character without overwhelming the palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach bead is handmade in Ghana from recycled glass and individually decorated. Natural variations in length, contour, paint placement, line thickness, and color distribution are part of the artisan process and should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.5–10mm × 27–32mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these long tubes create elegant movement and strong visual direction while remaining slimmer than Aadampo's larger statement tube formats. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e offer flexibility for professional stringing materials used by jewelry designers, makers, and production studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor retail customers, this strand provides an easy foundation for sophisticated statement jewelry. For wholesale buyers, bead stores, and jewelry brands, the multicolor palette makes it a strong bridge product across ivory, blue, yellow, coral, and brass collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana. Curated for contemporary jewelry design by Aadampo African Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo Painted Glass Long Tube Beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGhana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo Area, Eastern Ghana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7.5–10mm × 27–32mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHole Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 2–3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 10 beads per strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulticolor \/ Ivory-Based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft Ivory White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Cobalt Blue, Golden Ochre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoral Red\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrganic Linear \/ Lace-Like Hand-Painted Motif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Hand-Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWholesale Friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne (1) strand\u003c\/strong\u003e of Krobo Painted Glass Long Tube Beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7.5–10mm × 27–32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2–3mm holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Ghana\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividually decorated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural artisan variation expected\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultural Heritage Statement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo glass beadmaking is a living craft tradition associated with communities in Ghana's Eastern Region. Artisans continue to create distinctive bead forms through specialized knowledge of glass preparation, molding, firing, finishing, and decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted Krobo beads extend this tradition through individually applied surface patterns and evolving color combinations. Their decorative treatment reflects contemporary artisan creativity while remaining rooted in Ghana's continuing glass-beadmaking practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo documents these beads as contemporary handcrafted cultural materials within the Krobo beadmaking tradition. Decorative motifs are described visually and are not assigned unsupported symbolic or spiritual meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elacement, line thickness, and color distribution are part of the artisan process and should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.5–10mm × 27–32mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these long tubes create elegant movement and strong visual direction while remaining slimmer than Aadampo's larger statement tube formats. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e offer flexibility for professional stringing materials used by jewelry designers, makers, and production studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor retail customers, this strand provides an easy foundation for sophisticated statement jewelry. For wholesale buyers, bead stores, and jewelry brands, the multicolor palette makes it a strong bridge product across ivory, blue, yellow, coral, and brass collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana. Curated for contemporary jewelry design by Aadampo African Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDesign Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted long tube beads with softly irregular edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProportion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 7.5–10mm wide × 27–32mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatte artisan surface with natural handcrafted variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-painted and hand-finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 2–3mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganic painted linework over ivory, cobalt, ochre, and coral areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach bead is individually produced and decorated rather than mechanically standardized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Variation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect variation in length, line placement, paint density, color balance, surface texture, and contour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Krobo Beadmaking Tradition\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo communities in Ghana's Eastern Region are strongly associated with an important contemporary glass beadmaking tradition. Artisans use specialized knowledge of glass preparation, molding, firing, finishing, and decoration to create beads in a wide range of sizes, forms, colors, and patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled glass plays an important role in contemporary production. Painted varieties add individually applied decorative elements that naturally vary from bead to bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe continued development of new palettes and patterns reflects the vitality of Krobo beadmaking as a living creative practice rather than a static historical tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSustainability \u0026amp; Ethical Sourcing\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads extend the useful life of glass while supporting small-scale artisan production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo's sourcing priorities include recycled materials, Ghanaian artisan craftsmanship, small-scale production, respect for maker knowledge, accurate geographic documentation, preservation of natural handmade variation, and responsible retail and wholesale representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature. 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