{"product_id":"krobo-painted-glass-slender-tube-beads-ghana","title":"Authentic African Painted Glass Tube Beads from Ghana | Handmade Krobo Recycled Glass Jewelry Beads","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Slender Profile with Strong Design Presence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhen a design calls for movement, pattern, and handcrafted character without the bulk of a larger statement bead, these \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo Painted Glass Slender Tube Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e offer an exceptionally versatile solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass, each bead features an elongated profile measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7–8.5mm × 15–24.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The narrower silhouette creates visual length while allowing designers to repeat painted detail throughout a necklace, bracelet, earring, or mixed-media composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand includes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13 individually handcrafted beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving designers enough elements to develop rhythm while preserving the distinctive individuality of every tube. Slight differences in dimensions, contour, paint application, and surface texture are authentic characteristics of small-scale artisan production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e accommodate a range of professional stringing materials, making these beads equally useful for studio designers, independent makers, jewelry brands, bead stores, and wholesale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor retail customers, their scale makes them easy to incorporate into sophisticated designs. For professional buyers, the format provides a flexible bridge between compact short tubes and larger Krobo focal beads—making them particularly valuable for coordinated product collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana. Selected for creative versatility by Aadampo African Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"\"\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 Slender 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\u003eSlender Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 7–8.5mm × 15–24.5mm\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. 13 beads per strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Painted Artisan Finish\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\u003eSustainability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled Glass\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 Slender Tube Beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 13 beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7–8.5mm × 15–24.5mm\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\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 well known for a continuing tradition of glass bead production. Specialized knowledge of glass preparation, molding, firing, finishing, and decoration allows artisans to create a wide range of contemporary beads while retaining an identifiable regional craft tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled glass is frequently incorporated into modern Krobo production. Painted varieties introduce another stage of individual decorative work, which naturally produces bead-to-bead variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ongoing adaptation of inherited skills demonstrates the vitality of Krobo beadmaking as a living material practice.\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 handcrafted production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo's sourcing priorities include recycled materials, Ghanaian artisan craftsmanship, accurate geographic documentation, respect for maker knowledge, 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. Don’t Eat! Our Beads are not edible and should be kept out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48847501394110,"sku":"AAD-00000419","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_ab394d3f-7f0c-410f-acbd-075c9559ec1a.jpg?v=1788702928","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/krobo-painted-glass-slender-tube-beads-ghana","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}