Authentic African Painted Glass Tube Beads from Ghana | Handmade Krobo Recycled Glass Jewelry Beads
$6.00
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Authentic African Painted Glass Tube Beads from Ghana | Handmade Krobo Recycled Glass Jewelry Beads
$6.00
Pattern That Commands Attention
Bring graphic rhythm and unmistakable artisan character into your next jewelry collection with these Krobo Painted Glass Tube Beads, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass.
A warm terracotta-orange base is layered with vivid sky-blue linear divisions and bold black-and-ivory concentric motifs, creating a highly distinctive surface pattern that reads beautifully from every angle. The elongated tube shape gives each bead enough visual space for the painted decoration to remain prominent, making the strand exceptionally strong for statement designs.
Each bead is individually handcrafted and decorated, so natural differences in dimensions, contour, motif placement, paint application, and surface texture are part of the material's authentic artisan character.
At approximately 9–11mm × 24–30.5mm, these beads offer substantial presence without the heavier visual mass of wider Krobo tubes. Their approximately 2–3mm holes provide useful stringing flexibility for jewelry designers working with cord, wire, leather, fiber, and mixed-media components.
For retail customers, they offer an immediate focal material. For professional and wholesale buyers, they provide a highly recognizable patterned bead that can anchor capsule collections, retail assortments, gallery jewelry, and coordinated African-material stories.
Handcrafted in Ghana. Designed for creativity. Curated by Aadampo African Beads.
8. Product Specifications™
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Krobo Painted Glass Tube Beads |
| Material | Recycled Glass |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Region | Krobo Area, Eastern Ghana |
| Shape | Tube Beads |
| Bead Size | Approx. 9–11mm × 24–30.5mm |
| Hole Size | Approx. 2–3mm |
| Quantity | Approx. 10 beads per strand |
| Primary Color | Terracotta Orange |
| Secondary Color | Sky Blue |
| Accent Colors | Ivory White & Black |
| Pattern | Hand-Painted Concentric Circle / Mosaic Motif |
| Finish | Matte Hand-Painted |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Wholesale Friendly | Yes |
What You Will Receive
One (1) strand of Krobo Painted Glass Tube Beads.
- Approx. 10 beads per strand
- Approx. 9–11mm × 24–30.5mm per bead
- Approx. 2–3mm holes
- Recycled glass
- Handmade in Ghana
- Individually decorated
- Natural artisan variation expected
The Krobo Beadmaking Tradition™
The Krobo people of Ghana's Eastern Region are widely associated with an important contemporary glass beadmaking tradition. Artisans transform glass into new bead forms through specialized preparation, molding, firing, finishing, and decorative techniques.
Recycled or repurposed glass is an important material within contemporary Krobo production. Painted varieties add an additional layer of visual craftsmanship, with decorative surfaces applied individually rather than mechanically printed.
The tradition continues to evolve through new color combinations, proportions, motifs, and formats designed for both Ghanaian and international markets. These beads therefore represent both continuity and innovation within Ghana's living material culture.
Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
These beads support a more resource-conscious material cycle through the use of recycled glass and small-scale handcrafted production.
Aadampo's sourcing priorities include:
- Recycled glass
- Ghanaian artisan production
- Small-scale craftsmanship
- Respect for maker knowledge
- Accurate cultural documentation
- Preservation of handcrafted variation
- Long-term appreciation of African materials
- Responsible retail and wholesale representation
Product Disclaimer
Please 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.