African Artisan Painted Recycled Glass Beads – Handcrafted Ghana Trade Strand (14", Approx. 51 Beads, 10.7mm Size)
Bring meaningful craft and maker tradition to your designs with this strand of African artisan-painted recycled glass beads, handmade in Ghana using longstanding powder-glass techniques. Each bead is shaped, fired, and hand-decorated, giving the strand natural variation and organic surface character cherished in authentic beadwork.
With an approximate 10.7mm size, these beads are perfect for bracelets, chokers, earring accents, and layered necklaces. The hand-applied decorative motifs give every bead personality and visual rhythm — ideal for designers who appreciate expressive craft materials.
DETAILS
• Origin: Ghana
• Material: Recycled glass (traditional powder glass process)
• Style: Hand-painted artisan trade beads
• Strand Length: Approx. 14 inches
• Hanging Length: Approx. 7 inches
• Approx. Bead Count: 51 beads
• Bead Size: Approx. 10.7mm (measured, slight handmade variation expected)
• Condition: Artisan-crafted — expect slight differences in bead shape, painted details, and surface texture
PERFECT FOR
• Boho, tribal, ethnic, and cultural jewelry
• Bracelet making, necklaces, earrings, and layering strands
• Combining with brass, bone, gemstone, wood, or other African beads
• Makers looking for beads with distinctive surface character
• Collectors of handmade African craft beads
Every strand reflects traditional Ghanaian bead artistry, offering creators materials rich in story, sustainability, and cultural heritage.