{"product_id":"painted-krobo-glass-tube-beads-soft-ivory-yellow-red","title":"Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads | Soft Ivory Recycled Glass Tube Beads | Handmade in Ghana | 13–14×26–30mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass featuring soft ivory, golden yellow, and terracotta red artisan motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePainted Krobo Glass Tube Beads\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnderstated Elegance. Authentic Heritage. Handmade in Ghana.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads combine refined neutral tones with vibrant artisan decoration, creating a sophisticated material for contemporary jewelry and timeless cultural design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted from recycled glass by skilled Krobo artisans in Eastern Ghana, each elongated tube bead is individually painted with radiant golden yellow sunburst motifs accented by warm terracotta red centers. The soft ivory base creates a calming, versatile palette that beautifully complements natural fibers, brass, gemstones, and recycled glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe matte finish, handcrafted proportions, and organic variations ensure every strand possesses the individuality and authenticity valued by designers, collectors, galleries, and museum gift shops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurated by Aadampo African Beads, these handcrafted materials preserve artisan traditions while inspiring modern creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulture • Connection • Creativity • Community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHY DESIGNERS LOVE THESE BEADS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Authentic handcrafted Ghanaian artistry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Elegant elongated tube silhouette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sophisticated neutral color palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Individually hand-painted decorative motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Matte artisan finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sustainably produced from recycled glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Perfect focal beads for luxury jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Beautifully complements Ashanti brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Museum-quality handcrafted character\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Every strand is naturally unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePainted Krobo Glass Tube Beads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled Glass\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\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKrobo Area, Eastern Ghana\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 13–14mm × 26–30mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 2–3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 10 beads per strand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Hand-Painted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft Ivory, Golden Yellow, Terracotta Red\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\u003eSustainability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecycled Glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStatement \u0026amp; Focal Beads\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\u003ch3\u003eShape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGracefully elongated handcrafted tube beads with softly rounded ends that create beautiful visual flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally matte with subtle artisan texture that highlights handcrafted authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery bead is individually hand-painted using traditional Krobo decorative techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHole Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 2–3mm, compatible with leather, elastic, cotton, hemp, waxed cord, satin cord, and jewelry wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCraftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced entirely by Krobo artisans using traditional recycled glass beadmaking methods preserved through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade Variation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural variations in size, painted motifs, and finish celebrate authentic handcrafted production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDESIGN APPLICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Statement Necklaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Luxury Bracelets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designer Earrings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Statement Jewelry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Waist Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Home Décor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Textile Embellishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mixed Media Art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Luxury Accessories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Museum \u0026amp; Gallery Collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA CELEBRATION OF COLOR\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft ivory creates an elegant foundation that feels timeless and refined. Radiant golden yellow introduces warmth and movement while terracotta red accents provide subtle contrast and handcrafted character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a balanced palette inspired by natural light, handcrafted ceramics, and contemporary luxury design, making these beads exceptionally versatile for both minimalist and statement jewelry collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTHE KROBO BEADMAKING TRADITION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Krobo people of Eastern Ghana have preserved one of Africa's most respected glass beadmaking traditions through generations of artisan knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected glass is cleaned, crushed into powder, placed into clay molds, and fired in traditional kilns before artisans carefully decorate each bead by hand. The individually painted motifs distinguish Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads and celebrate the creativity and precision of handcrafted production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sustainable process transforms recycled materials into enduring cultural materials while supporting artisan communities and preserving an important Ghanaian artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne (1) strand of authentic Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Approximately 10 handmade tube beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Approximately 13–14mm × 26–30mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Approximately 2–3mm hole size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Handmade in Ghana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Crafted from recycled glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Carefully curated by Aadampo African Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ashanti Brass Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Oversized Adinkra Pendants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Krobo Powder Glass Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• African Trade Beads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ashanti Glass Spacers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Matte Recycled Glass Rondelles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Designer Mixed Bead Collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSUSTAINABILITY \u0026amp; ETHICAL SOURCING\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads represent:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Recycled glass material reuse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Support for Ghanaian artisan communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Preservation of Krobo beadmaking traditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Responsible small-scale craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Sustainable creative materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ethical sourcing rooted in cultural respect\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePRODUCT DISCLAIMER\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature. 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