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New African Powder Glass Beads, Fancy Krobo Beads 11-12mm, Ghana
New African Powder Glass Beads, Fancy Krobo Beads 11-12mm, Ghana
Explore the beauty of New African Powder Glass Beads, handmade in Kroboland, Ghana, West Africa. These exquisite beads are crafted to imitate old Venetian fancy trade beads, blending history and artistry in every strand.
- Bead Size: 11-12mm in diameter
- Strand Length: Approximately 25.5 inches (65 cm) of beads
These beads are skillfully made from recycled glass, such as bottles and other discarded items, which are crushed into a fine powder. The powdered glass is carefully placed into molds to create the base shape of each bead. Once shaped, the beads undergo intricate decoration using natural dyes, colored glass fragments, and delicate etching or painting. This process gives them their vibrant, unique patterns, reminiscent of traditional Venetian trade beads.
Technique and Tradition: The Krobo people of Ghana are renowned for their mastery of bead-making. Using a centuries-old process, artisans carefully fire the molded and decorated beads in a kiln. The high temperatures fuse the powdered glass and set the designs in place, ensuring durability and brilliant colors. Each bead tells a story of Ghanaian culture and the rich heritage of African trade beads, which have long been used as a form of currency and a symbol of status and identity across Africa.
Each bead strand is a testament to the craftsmanship and eco-friendly ingenuity of Ghanaian artisans. These beads are perfect for jewelry making, collecting, or simply celebrating African artistry.
YOUR STRAND WILL BE IDENTICAL TO THE STRAND SHOWN IN THE PHOTOGRAPH (GIVEN NORMAL VARIATION SINCE THESE BEADS ARE ALL COMPLETELY HANDMADE).
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