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Recycled Powder Glass Spacer Beads – African Krobo Ghana Beads
Recycled Powder Glass Spacer Beads – African Krobo Ghana Beads
Handmade Powder Glass Spacer Beads – Ghanaian Recycled Interlocking Style
These stunning powder glass African trade beads are meticulously handcrafted in Kroboland, Ghana. Inspired by old Bohemian and Czech interlocking glass beads, this new strand captures the charm of antique trade beads with a contemporary, ethical twist.
- Strand Length: Approx. 27" (69 cm)
- Bead Length: Approx. 18 mm
Each recycled glass bead is made from discarded bottles and other glass items, ground into powder and reformed using traditional methods passed down through generations.
These unique Ghana glass beads are ideal for jewelry-making, crafting, or collecting, showcasing the vibrant artisan heritage of West Africa.
The Traditional Technique of Powder Glass Beads
These Krobo beads are produced using the “core design” or “mold-inlaid” technique a centuries-old method still practiced by the Krobo people of Ghana. Crushed glass is placed into hand-carved clay molds and fused in kilns made from termite clay, often over open fires. Natural dyes, metal tools, and cassava stems are used to shape the center hole and add intricate surface designs.
Trade beads like these played a vital role in Africa’s history, once used as currency and as a symbol of identity, status, and trade across the continent. Today, they are treasured for their cultural richness, craftsmanship, and eco-friendly nature.
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