{"product_id":"recycled-glass-krobo-long-tubes-green-gold","title":"African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Green \u0026 Gold","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGraphic mustard-gold circles and crisp white linework bring strong contrast to deep green Krobo glass tubes designed for statement jewelry and professional sourcing.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBuild bold, architectural jewelry with these \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Their deep charcoal-green to gray-green surfaces are accented with mustard-gold circular details and white painted bands and branching lines, creating a strong graphic rhythm across each elongated bead.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10.5–12.5mm × 25–33mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, these long tubes are especially suited to statement necklaces, focal compositions, repeated linear designs, and mixed-material collections. Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–2.5mm holes\u003c\/strong\u003e provide useful flexibility for a range of stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s chosen cord, wire, fiber, or other construction material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are associated with contemporary \u003cstrong\u003eKrobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana\u003c\/strong\u003e, where glass continues to be transformed into individually formed and decorated components. Variations in size, contour, paint placement, surface texture, and hole formation are expected characteristics of handmade production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach strand measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e11–12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e9 beads\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this style well suited to jewelry brands, bead stores, designers, creative studios, and small-batch professional 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 surface decoration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Tube \/ Elongated Tube\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green \/ Multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal Green \/ Deep Gray-Green\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mustard Gold\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccent Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Bead Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5–12.5mm × 25–33mm\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 9 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCULTURAL \u0026amp; MATERIAL NOTE\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 surface decoration can interact with bead shape to create distinctive visual identities.\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 circles or linework without supporting documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause these beads are handcrafted, expect slight variation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape • Length • Diameter • Surface Texture • Green Color Tone • Painted Circle Size • White Line Placement • Paint Coverage • Hole Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese differences are normal characteristics of handmade production and give each strand individual visual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\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, particularly over painted surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow beads to dry fully before storage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aadampo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48839376175294,"sku":"AAD-00000410","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/0047\/9166\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b5fe4510-8d3c-409e-a979-c04ff773ebdf.jpg?v=1788563163","url":"https:\/\/aadampo.com\/products\/recycled-glass-krobo-long-tubes-green-gold","provider":"Aadampo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}