Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm

Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm

$13.00
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Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
  • Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm
Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm

Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm

$13.00

Deep, dimensional and made to command contrast—these handcrafted Krobo Pocket Beads pair smoky burgundy glass with substantial 13–14mm scale for jewelry with unmistakable material presence.

Deep burgundy coloration, smoky near-black depth and substantial rounded forms distinguish these Krobo Pocket Glass Beads handmade in Ghana. At approximately 13–14mm, they offer professional designers a strong visual scale that can carry a necklace or bracelet while remaining highly adaptable to mixed-material compositions.

The photographed beads reveal considerably more complexity than a simple dark color. Their softly matte surfaces move between deep wine, burgundy, muted plum and charcoal-dark tones, with warmer reddish passages becoming visible around edges and between beads. That tonal variation creates depth across a finished strand and makes these especially effective alongside warm brass, lighter glass and patterned trade beads.

Handcrafted within Ghana’s living Krobo beadmaking tradition, the beads retain visible differences in contour, surface and coloration. These characteristics distinguish artisan-made material from mechanically standardized components and give finished jewelry a more individual rhythm.

Approximately 2–3mm holes provide useful stringing versatility, while each strand contains approximately 43–45 beads—a practical quantity for statement designs, coordinated collections and small-batch jewelry production.

For professional makers, jewelry brands and wholesale buyers, this strand offers a valuable combination: documented Ghanaian origin, versatile designer scale, sophisticated dark coloration and recognizable handmade character.

Whether developed into a monochromatic composition or contrasted with golden brass and brighter glass, these Krobo Pocket Beads provide a strong foundation for jewelry intended to be noticed.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Attribute Value
Bead Type Krobo Pocket Beads
Material Glass
Origin Ghana
Cultural Region Krobo beadmaking tradition, Eastern Ghana
Approximate Bead Size 13–14mm
Approximate Hole Size 2–3mm
Approximate Quantity 43–45 beads per strand
Shape Rounded
Color Deep Burgundy / Wine
Finish Soft Matte
Craftsmanship Handmade
Sold As One Strand

DESIGN FEATURES

Shape:
The rounded, subtly irregular forms establish an organic repeating rhythm. Designers can use them continuously or interrupt the sequence with spacers, focal beads and pendants.

Texture:
The surfaces show subtle handmade irregularities and individual character rather than machine-perfect uniformity.

Finish:
A soft matte appearance gives the dark glass a restrained surface character while allowing underlying burgundy and wine tones to emerge.

Hole Size:
Approximately 2–3mm holes provide practical flexibility for compatible jewelry-making cords, wires and other stringing materials.

Craftsmanship:
Handmade in Ghana within the Krobo beadmaking tradition, these beads carry visible evidence of small-scale production.

Handmade Variation:
Slight differences in size, shape, surface and color are expected and contribute to the character of a finished design.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

One strand of handmade Krobo Pocket Glass Beads

  • Approximately 43–45 beads
  • Approximately 13–14mm bead size
  • Approximately 2–3mm holes
  • Material: Glass
  • Color: Deep Burgundy / Wine
  • Origin: Ghana
  • Handmade product

Individual beads may show slight differences in dimensions, contour, coloration and surface character as part of their handcrafted nature.

 

THE KROBO BEADMAKING TRADITION

The Krobo communities of Ghana's Eastern Region are internationally recognized for a longstanding glass beadmaking tradition that remains active within contemporary Ghanaian craft and commerce.

Krobo beadmakers work with glass to produce beads in a wide range of forms, colors, finishes, and decorative approaches. Skills associated with preparing glass, forming beads, controlling heat, creating perforations, finishing surfaces, and evaluating individual pieces are sustained through practical artisan knowledge.

Recycled glass has an important place within broader Ghanaian and Krobo bead production, where discarded or previously manufactured glass can be transformed into new bead material. However, recycled content has not been confirmed for this particular strand; the supplied material specification is Glass.

The precise forming process used for this individual product has likewise not been independently specified, so it should be represented responsibly as handmade Krobo glass beadmaking rather than assigned an unsupported technical process.

Today, Krobo glass beads continue to move between local use, jewelry design, collecting, fashion, creative industries, cultural education, and international trade. Their importance lies not in presenting beadmaking as a craft fixed in the past, but in recognizing the work of skilled contemporary makers who continue to adapt and sustain a living Ghanaian material tradition.

 

SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICAL SOURCING

The value of these beads begins with small-scale artisan craftsmanship and the continuation of specialized beadmaking knowledge in Ghana.

Supporting artisan-made materials can help sustain markets for skilled craft production and encourage continued transmission of material knowledge while giving designers access to components that retain visible evidence of human making.

Glass is also a durable jewelry material capable of remaining in circulation through finished designs, collections, reuse, and redesign.

Although recycled glass is widely associated with portions of Krobo beadmaking, recycled content is not claimed for this specific product because it has not been confirmed.

Aadampo's sourcing and product documentation approach emphasizes accurate provenance, responsible representation, artisan value, and the preservation of handcrafted variation rather than unsupported environmental claims.

 

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.

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