{"product_id":"krobo-painted-glass-tube-beads-terracotta-mosaic","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\u003ePattern That Commands Attention\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring graphic rhythm and unmistakable artisan character into your next jewelry collection with these \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo Painted Glass Tube Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9–11mm × 24–30.5mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these beads offer substantial presence without the heavier visual mass of wider Krobo tubes. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide useful stringing flexibility for jewelry designers working with cord, wire, leather, fiber, and mixed-media components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in Ghana. Designed for creativity. Curated by Aadampo African Beads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8. Product 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 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\u003eTube Beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBead Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 9–11mm × 24–30.5mm\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. 10 beads per strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrimary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerracotta Orange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecondary Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccent Colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIvory White \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-Painted Concentric Circle \/ Mosaic 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 Tube Beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10 beads per strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9–11mm × 24–30.5mm per bead\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\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 support a more resource-conscious material cycle through the use of recycled glass and small-scale handcrafted production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo's sourcing priorities include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhanaian artisan production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-scale craftsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespect for maker knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate cultural documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreservation of handcrafted variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term appreciation of African materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsible retail and wholesale representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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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