{"product_id":"krobo-pocket-beads-burgundy","title":"Burgundy Krobo Pocket Glass Beads – Handmade in Ghana, 13–14mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDeep, 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.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDeep burgundy coloration, smoky near-black depth and substantial rounded forms distinguish these \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo Pocket Glass Beads handmade in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e. At approximately \u003cstrong\u003e13–14mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, they offer professional designers a strong visual scale that can carry a necklace or bracelet while remaining highly adaptable to mixed-material compositions.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographed beads reveal considerably more complexity than a simple dark color. Their softly matte surfaces move between \u003cstrong\u003edeep wine, burgundy, muted plum and charcoal-dark tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide useful stringing versatility, while each strand contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e43–45 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e—a practical quantity for statement designs, coordinated collections and small-batch jewelry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor professional makers, jewelry brands and wholesale buyers, this strand offers a valuable combination: \u003cstrong\u003edocumented Ghanaian origin, versatile designer scale, sophisticated dark coloration and recognizable handmade character.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\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\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo Pocket Beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGhana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo beadmaking tradition, Eastern Ghana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13–14mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43–45 beads per strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep Burgundy \/ Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft Matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold As\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne Strand\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\u003ch1\u003eDESIGN FEATURES\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe rounded, subtly irregular forms establish an organic repeating rhythm. Designers can use them continuously or interrupt the sequence with spacers, focal beads and pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe surfaces show subtle handmade irregularities and individual character rather than machine-perfect uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA soft matte appearance gives the dark glass a restrained surface character while allowing underlying burgundy and wine tones to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 2–3mm holes provide practical flexibility for compatible jewelry-making cords, wires and other stringing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCraftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandmade in Ghana within the Krobo beadmaking tradition, these beads carry visible evidence of small-scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade Variation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlight differences in size, shape, surface and color are expected and contribute to the character of a finished design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne strand of handmade Krobo Pocket Glass Beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e43–45 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e13–14mm bead size\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: \u003cstrong\u003eGlass\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: \u003cstrong\u003eDeep Burgundy \/ Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eGhana\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual beads may show slight differences in dimensions, contour, coloration and surface character as part of their handcrafted nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eTHE KROBO BEADMAKING TRADITION\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecycled 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. \u003cstrong\u003eHowever, recycled content has not been confirmed for this particular strand; the supplied material specification is Glass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise forming process used for this individual product has likewise not been independently specified, so it should be represented responsibly as \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade Krobo glass beadmaking\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than assigned an unsupported technical process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSUSTAINABILITY \u0026amp; ETHICAL SOURCING\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of these beads begins with \u003cstrong\u003esmall-scale artisan craftsmanship and the continuation of specialized beadmaking knowledge in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass is also a durable jewelry material capable of remaining in circulation through finished designs, collections, reuse, and redesign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough recycled glass is widely associated with portions of Krobo beadmaking, \u003cstrong\u003erecycled content is not claimed for this specific product because it has not been confirmed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAadampo's sourcing and product documentation approach emphasizes accurate provenance, responsible representation, artisan value, and the preservation of handcrafted variation rather than unsupported environmental claims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePRODUCT DISCLAIMER\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature. 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