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Yellow Oval Powder Glass African Trade Beads – Ghana Recycled
Yellow Oval Powder Glass African Trade Beads – Ghana Recycled
Vibrant Oval Powder Glass African Trade Beads – Handmade in Ghana
Discover the beauty of authentic African craftsmanship with this colorful strand of handmade Powder Glass Beads, created by skilled artisans from Kroboland, Ghana. These Ghana glass beads are inspired by traditional Venetian "fancy" trade beads, beautifully imitated with a modern twist using recycled materials. Ideal for jewelry making, decoration, or collecting, each bead brings a touch of history and culture into your designs.
- Strand length: Approx. 24.5" (62 cm)
- Bead size: Approx. 10 mm in diameter
- Shape: Oval
- Material: 100% handmade from recycled glass
These vibrant yellow beads with red, blue, white, and green striping are crafted using recycled bottles and other discarded glass materials, crushed into fine powder. The powder is then poured into clay molds and fired in outdoor kilns, a technique known locally as “core design” or “mold-inlaid” powder glass bead-making. This centuries-old practice, perfected by the Krobo people, honors both sustainability and tradition.
Trade beads hold deep historical significance in Ghana and across West Africa. They were once used as a form of currency and symbolized wealth, social status, and connection during trade and ceremonial events. Today, these beads continue to represent cultural heritage, artistic expression, and the power of sustainable craft.
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