Painted African Krobo Beads for Jewelry Making (Kabeela Medley)

From the brand The Bead Chest, discover unique beads that set your designs apart. The Bead Chest works with developing communities throughout Africa to bring you some of the most beautiful, handmade beading treasures in the world. All items sourced directly are fair trade, and their unique business model enables them to support creative jewelry designers with quality beading supplies, while simultaneously supporting developing communities.

Offering over 3000 unique designs, The Bead Chest works with developing communities worldwide to bring you the most beautiful, handmade beading treasures. All items sourced directly are fair trade, and their unique business model allows them to support creative jewelry designers with quality beading supplies, while also supporting developing communities.

Explore the captivating African Krobo Beads, handcrafted in Ghana with recycled glass. These sustainably produced treasures showcase the artistry of skilled artisans who mold vibrant patterns, embodying African culture. With mesmerizing designs, they celebrate Ghanaian craftsmanship and heritage, making them perfect for your own custom jewelry or to be worn as-is.

These Krobo Beads are made from recycled glass materials, reducing waste in landfills and oceans. By using these beads in your jewelry-making projects, you are making a sustainable choice and helping to protect the environment. These stunning beads are of designer quality, sold in boutiques across America. Each bead is made with the utmost care and attention, strung on cotton and finished with traditional African raffia.

The beads are made through a multi-step process, including gathering recycled glass, crushing it down to a powder, and molding the glass into beads using a traditional kiln. The beads are then individually painted by the artisan, creating these top-quality, powdered glass treasures.

You receive a full 29" strand, which consists of approximately 50-60 beads, each measuring approximately 11-12 x 11-14mm with a 3mm hole size. Don't fall victim to cheap, imitation beads from industrial factories – these are the real thing, handmade by artisans in Ghana and sourced in abidance of international fair trade standards.

The Bead Chest has over 10 million beads sold and 50,000+ customers who have joined their mission to support fair trade artisans throughout the world. They are confident you'll love your beads, and if for any reason you are not satisfied, their incredible support staff will do their best to put a smile on your face.

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