Striped Krobo Glass Spacer Beads – Green & Coral Red | Handmade Recycled Glass Beads | Ghana Artisan Craft
Bring rhythm, color, and artisan craftsmanship into your designs with these Striped Krobo Glass Spacer Beads, handcrafted in Ghana by skilled Krobo artisans.
Featuring alternating bands of soft green and vibrant coral red, these distinctive spacer beads transform ordinary jewelry compositions into visually engaging works of wearable art. Their carefully balanced color relationship creates movement throughout a design while maintaining remarkable versatility.
Each bead is handcrafted from recycled glass using traditional Krobo beadmaking techniques that have been refined across generations. The result is a strand that celebrates sustainability, creativity, and authentic Ghanaian craftsmanship.
Their compact spacer profile makes them ideal for creating visual separation between focal elements while adding texture, color, and artisan character. Whether incorporated into contemporary jewelry collections, heritage-inspired designs, gallery merchandise, museum gift shops, or designer capsule collections, these beads offer exceptional creative flexibility.
For designers, collectors, bead stores, and wholesale buyers seeking authentic African cultural materials, these handcrafted spacer beads represent a beautiful intersection of artistry, sustainability, and tradition.
6. WHY DESIGNERS LOVE THESE BEADS
• Distinctive striped artisan design
• Excellent spacer-bead functionality
• Authentic Ghanaian craftsmanship
• Sustainable recycled glass construction
• Versatile green and coral color palette
• Handmade artisan character
• Large hole for multiple stringing options
• Ideal for layered jewelry designs
• Excellent complement to brass and trade beads
• Wholesale and production-friendly
7. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Bead Type | Krobo Glass Spacer Beads |
| Material | Recycled Glass |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Bead Size | Approximately 2–3mm × 10–12mm |
| Hole Size | Approximately 2–3mm |
| Quantity | Approximately 64 Beads Per Strand |
| Color | Green & Coral Red Striped |
| Finish | Matte Artisan Finish |
| Craftsmanship | Handmade |
| Style | Spacer Bead |
8. DESIGN FEATURES
Shape
Compact ridged spacer-disc form designed to create visual rhythm and balanced spacing within jewelry designs.
Texture
Subtle handcrafted texture reflects traditional artisan production methods.
Finish
Matte recycled glass finish showcasing authentic handcrafted character.
Hole Size
Approximately 2–3mm, suitable for leather cord, cotton cord, wax cord, elastic cord, hemp cord, and jewelry wire.
Craftsmanship
Individually handcrafted using traditional Krobo recycled glass beadmaking techniques.
Handmade Variation
Slight variations in color distribution, bead shape, and dimensions are expected and celebrated as evidence of authentic artisan craftsmanship.
9. DESIGN APPLICATIONS
• Necklaces
• Bracelets
• Earrings
• Statement Jewelry
• Waist Beads
• Home Décor
• Textile Embellishment
• Mixed Media Art
• Luxury Accessories
• Heritage Jewelry Designs
• Designer Collections
• Gallery Merchandise
10. A CELEBRATION OF COLOR
This green and coral red color story creates a vibrant balance between freshness and energy.
The soft green tones introduce harmony, vitality, and natural elegance, while the coral red accents provide warmth, movement, and visual contrast. Together, they create a dynamic striped pattern that feels playful yet sophisticated.
The result is a versatile artisan palette that pairs beautifully with brass, glass, trade beads, gemstones, natural fibers, and mixed-media materials. Whether used as a supporting component or a featured design element, these beads bring life and character to every creation.
11. THE KROBO BEADMAKING TRADITION
The Krobo people of Ghana are internationally recognized for their mastery of recycled glass beadmaking.
For generations, Krobo artisans have transformed recycled glass into handcrafted beads that serve as cultural materials, artistic expressions, and trade goods. Their beadmaking tradition remains one of Africa's most celebrated craft legacies.
The recycled glass process begins by collecting and repurposing glass materials that are cleaned, processed, and transformed into new creations. Through careful firing and shaping techniques, artisans create distinctive beads that reflect both innovation and tradition.
The fused bead technique allows artisans to combine multiple colors into a single bead, producing patterns, stripes, and decorative motifs that distinguish Krobo beadmaking from other glass traditions.
Today, Krobo beads are valued worldwide by jewelry designers, collectors, educators, museums, and galleries seeking authentic handcrafted materials that embody sustainability, artistry, and cultural preservation.
12. WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
You will receive:
• One strand of authentic Striped Krobo Glass Spacer Beads
• Approximately 64 handcrafted beads
• Bead size approximately 2–3mm × 10–12mm
• Hole size approximately 2–3mm
• Handmade in Ghana
13. PAIRS BEAUTIFULLY WITH
• Ashanti Brass Beads
• Adinkra Brass Pendants
• Krobo Powder Glass Beads
• African Trade Beads
• Ashanti Glass Spacers
• Brass Disc Beads
• Fused Krobo Glass Beads
14. SUSTAINABILITY & ETHICAL SOURCING
These beads are handcrafted from recycled glass through artisan-led production methods that support environmental responsibility and cultural continuity.
Each purchase supports:
• Recycled material utilization
• Artisan employment
• Traditional craft preservation
• Responsible sourcing practices
• Small-scale production communities
• Sustainable creative economies
The transformation of recycled glass into handcrafted cultural materials reflects both innovation and stewardship.
15. PRODUCT DISCLAIMER
Please note that product colors and sizes may vary slightly due to their handmade nature.
Don’t Eat! Our Beads are not edible and should be kept out of reach of children.
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