Krobo Beads Powder Glass Blue Ghana

Description

View Krobo Beads Powder Glass Blue Ghana with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. {Description}. {Description} Krobo Beads Powder Glass Blue Ghana Krobo beads, crafted by the Krobo people of Ghana, are a type of African bead made from recycled glass. With a history spanning centuries, the bead-making process involves collecting glass bottles, crushing them into a fine powder, and molding the powdered glass into various shapes and sizes. The clay molds filled with glass powder are heated until the glass melts into a molten state and then slowly cooled to form solid beads. These beads, available in colors like blue, green, red, yellow, and black, often feature intricate designs created by layering different colors of glass powder. Widely used in traditional African jewelry and clothing, Krobo beads have also gained popularity in the global fashion industry. Beyond their aesthetic value, Krobo beads symbolize Ghana's rich cultural heritage and the resourcefulness of the Krobo people in transforming recycled glass into beautiful and functional works of art. This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them. Strand Length: 23 inches (including string/raffia).Bead Size: 5-9 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison 147436 Krobo beads, crafted by the Krobo people of Ghana, are a type of African bead made from recycled glass. With a history spanning centuries, the bead-making process involves collecting glass bottles, crushing them into a fine powder, and molding the powdered glass into various shapes and sizes. The clay molds filled with glass powder are heated until the glass melts into a molten state and then slowly cooled to form solid beads. These beads, available in colors like blue, green, red, yellow, and black, often feature intricate designs created by layering different colors of glass powder. Widely uséd in traditional African jewelry and clothing, Krobo beads have also gained popularity in the global fashion industry. Beyond their aesthetic value, Krobo beads symbolize Ghana's rich cultural heritage and the resourcefulness of the Krobo people in transforming recycled glass into beautiful and functional works of art. This strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn "as is," the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them. Strand Length: 23 inches (including string/raffia). Bead Size: 5-9 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison 147436 eBay integration by Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Beads › 1950-Now. Brand: sku 147000.

Age Level

20th Century

Brand

sku 147000

Country of Origin

Ghana

Country/Region of Manufacture

Ghana

Material

glass

Necklace Length

23 inches (including string/raffia).

Origin

Ghana

Original/Reproduction

Original

Size

5-9 mm diameter. See picture with ruler for size comparison

Style

Beaded

Type

Strand of beads

author

None