{"product_id":"painted-krobo-gold-long-tubes","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Frosty White \u0026 Gold Beads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMustard-gold linework moves across soft gray Krobo glass tubes, creating a graphic neutral statement bead for designer collections and wholesale sourcing.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a lighter neutral interpretation of graphic Krobo beadwork into your assortment with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Soft gray-to-greige surfaces are covered with mustard-gold curved, looped, and linear decoration that gives each elongated bead strong visual movement.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11.9–12.9mm × 29–33.6mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these substantial tube beads work well in statement necklaces, focal sections, repeated compositions, and mixed-material jewelry. Their approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e support a range of potential stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s selected construction material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are associated with contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, where glass continues to be shaped and decorated as part of an active material practice. Differences in dimension, contour, painted line placement, surface texture, and hole formation are expected within handmade production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this style useful for jewelry designers, bead stores, creative studios, and small-batch wholesale sourcing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recycled Glass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ghana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique \/ Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted curved and linear surface decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Tube \/ Elongated Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gray \/ Warm Neutral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft Gray \/ Greige\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard Gold \/ Golden Yellow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e None clearly distinguishable beyond the gray-and-gold palette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.9–12.9mm × 29–33.6mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Hole Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–2.5mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Strand Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11–12 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 beads per strand\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Hole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWholesale Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKrobo glass beadmaking forms part of Ghana’s continuing beadmaking landscape and reflects skilled knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary makers continue to create beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these show how repeated linework can transform a relatively restrained color palette into a highly graphic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beads are best understood as part of a \u003cstrong\u003eliving Ghanaian craft tradition\u003c\/strong\u003e. No sacred, spiritual, ceremonial, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted curves, loops, or lines without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, slight variation may occur in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Curvature • Surface Texture • Gray Tone • Gold Line Placement • Motif Density • Paint Coverage • Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the individual character of each strand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCARE \u0026amp; HANDLING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow beads to dry completely before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839381647550,"sku":"AAD-00000413","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6abb5646-06b5-4f58-a5ca-678941d2b910.jpg?v=1788564707","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/painted-krobo-gold-long-tubes","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}