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Handmade African Krobo Disk Beads – Authentic Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana (20" Strand, Approx. 108 Beads)
$40.00 USD
Bring vibrant color and artisan craftsmanship into your jewelry designs with this strand of authentic Krobo recycled-glass disk beads, handmade by artisans in Ghana using traditional powder-glass techniques. Each bead is shaped into a flat donut-style disk and decorated with white powder-glass patterns layered over deep cobalt blue, giving the strand a rich, ocean-like texture.
Every bead shows natural variation in thickness, color, and surface patina—true to Krobo bead-making methods—making this strand perfect for designers who want character-filled, organic materials that stand out in bracelets, chokers, necklaces, anklets, and layered boho pieces.
DETAILS
• Origin: Krobo Tribe, Ghana
• Material: Recycled powder glass
• Style: Disk bead / donut bead
• Colors: Cobalt blue with white powder-glass patterning
• Strand Length: 20 inches (cut-and-straightened length)
• Hanging Length: 10 inches (folded on raffia)
• Approx. Bead Count: 108 beads
• Bead Size: ~10–14mm diameter (varies due to handmade nature)
• Condition: Vintage / artisan-made with natural wear and patina
PERFECT FOR
• Boho + coastal jewelry designs
• Bracelets, chokers, anklets, waist beads
• Layered and stackable jewelry
• Mixed-media art and handmade designs
• Collectors of African trade beads
Every strand is unique and carries generations of Krobo bead-making tradition.