Handmade Fancy Krobo African Trade Beads - 10mm Recycled Glass

Discover the beauty and craftsmanship of our NEW powder glass African beads, handcrafted by the skilled artisans of Kroboland, Ghana. These beads are designed to imitate the exquisite old Venetian FANCY trade beads, making them a perfect addition to any jewelry collection.

Bead Details:

• Strand Length: Approximately 24" (61 cm) long
• Bead Size: Approximately 10 - 11 mm in diameter

Each bead is meticulously crafted from recycled glass bottles and other glass items, which are ground into powder and then molded into these stunning beads. The beads are 100% handmade, ensuring that each strand is unique and of the highest quality.

YOUR STRAND WILL BE IDENTICAL TO THE STRAND SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH (GIVEN NORMAL VARIATION SINCE THESE BEADS ARE ALL COMPLETELY HANDMADE).

What sets these fancy beads apart is their intricate decoration process. Artisans in Kroboland use a combination of glass fragments, powdered glass, and natural dyes to create vibrant designs and detailed patterns. They employ metal or wooden tools to etch or paint motifs onto the beads, enhancing their beauty and uniqueness. Once decorated, the beads are fired in a kiln at high temperatures. This process fuses the glass powder and sets the designs in place, giving the beads their final, durable form.

The technique used to create these beads is a traditional craft of the Krobo people, who have been making glass beads for centuries. These beads play a significant role in the culture and trade of Ghana and Africa, symbolizing wealth, social status, and cultural heritage.

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