African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Gray & Coral Krobo Beads

Coral-red and mustard-orange stripes with crisp white dotting add graphic contrast to soft gray Krobo glass tubes for designer jewelry and wholesale sourcing.

Create balanced, color-forward jewelry with these African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Their soft gray-to-greige surfaces are finished with coral-red and mustard-orange longitudinal stripes, framed by rows of white painted dots.

At approximately 11.7–12.7mm × 25.5–29.5mm, these elongated tube beads provide substantial visual presence while remaining practical for statement necklaces, focal sections, repeated compositions, and mixed-material designs. Their approximately 2–2.5mm holes provide useful flexibility for multiple stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s selected materials.

These beads are associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, where glass continues to be transformed into individually formed and decorated components. Differences in dimensions, curvature, color tone, painted line placement, surface texture, and hole formation are expected within handmade production.

Each strand measures approximately 11–12 inches and contains approximately 10 beads, making this style useful for jewelry designers, bead stores, creative studios, and small-batch professional sourcing.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Product: Painted Krobo Glass Beads
Style: Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads
Material: Recycled Glass
Origin: Ghana
Technique / Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted longitudinal and dotted surface decoration
Shape: Long Tube / Elongated Tube
Color Family: Gray / Warm Neutral
Primary Color: Soft Gray / Greige
Secondary Color: Coral Red
Accent Colors: Mustard Orange / Golden Yellow, White
Approximate Bead Size: 11.7–12.7mm × 25.5–29.5mm
Approximate Hole Size: 2–2.5mm
Approximate Strand Length: 11–12 inches
Approximate Quantity: 10 beads per strand
Large Hole: Yes
Handmade: Yes
Wholesale Availability: Yes

CULTURAL & MATERIAL NOTE

Krobo glass beadmaking forms part of Ghana’s continuing beadmaking landscape and reflects skilled knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components.

Contemporary makers continue to create glass beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how repeated color and surface decoration can shape the visual identity of an elongated bead.

These beads are best understood as part of a living Ghanaian craft tradition. No sacred, spiritual, ceremonial, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted motifs without supporting documentation.

HANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE

Because these beads are handcrafted, slight variation may occur in:

Shape • Length • Diameter • Curvature • Surface Texture • Yellow Tone • Coral Motif Size • White Dot Placement • Paint Coverage • Hole Size

These differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the individual character of each strand.

CARE & HANDLING

Handle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces.

For routine cleaning, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or vigorous scrubbing, especially across painted surfaces.

Allow beads to dry completely before storage.