Discover the beauty and heritage of our Large African Recycled Glass Trade Bead, a stunning creation handcrafted by skilled artisans from Kroboland, Ghana. Made from recycled OLD Venetian millefiori, fancy, and other antique glass trade beads, this exquisite bead is a celebration of sustainability and cultural artistry.
Size: 28 x 29 mm
Each bead is a testament to the time-honored bead-making techniques of the Krobo people. Using a unique process, they carefully arrange whole seed beads into molds before placing them in a firewood kiln. The intense heat fuses the smaller beads into these striking large designs, showcasing a perfect blend of traditional skill and modern creativity.
Trade beads hold immense cultural significance across Ghana and Africa, symbolizing wealth, trade, and status for centuries. Today, these beads not only preserve historical traditions but also contribute to eco-friendly practices by reusing materials.
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