African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Mustard & Green Handmade Beads

Slim green and charcoal lines run across warm mustard Krobo glass tubes, creating a restrained graphic option for statement jewelry and wholesale sourcing.

Add a quieter, more linear option to your African glass bead assortment with these Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Their warm mustard-golden surfaces are defined by fine green and dark brown/charcoal painted lines that emphasize the elongated form without overwhelming it.

Measuring approximately 9.5–10.5mm × 26–30mm, these beads provide strong visual length while maintaining a relatively narrow profile. Their approximately 2–2.5mm holes support a range of stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s chosen construction material.

Associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, these beads reflect continuing knowledge of glass transformation, shaping, and surface decoration. Differences in dimensions, curvature, line placement, surface, and hole size 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 linear and circular surface decoration
Shape: Long Tube / Elongated Tube
Color Family: Multicolor
Primary Colors: Coral Red, Teal Blue, Navy / Cobalt Blue, Deep Brown
Accent Colors: White, Mustard Yellow / Orange
Approximate Bead Size: 10.5–13.5mm × 26.5–31.3mm
Approximate Hole Size: 2.5–3mm
Approximate Strand Length: 12 inches
Approximate Quantity: 11 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.