African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Tubes, Terracotta

Ivory linework and golden-yellow accents create graphic rhythm across warm terracotta Krobo glass tubes for statement jewelry and professional sourcing. Bring warm color and highly visible surface detail into designer collections with these African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Glass Tubes, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. The terracotta-to-coral-red bodies are decorated with ivory painted lines, rows of small dots, and mustard-golden circular accents for a distinctive graphic finish. The beads measure approximately 24–29mm in length, with the supplied width requiring confirmation before publication. Their approximately 2–2.5mm holes support a range of potential stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s chosen construction material. Associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, these individually made components reflect continuing knowledge of glass transformation, bead forming, and painted surface decoration. Natural variation in dimensions, shape, paint placement, texture, and hole formation should be expected. Each strand measures approximately 11–12 inches and contains approximately 10 beads, making this style useful for statement necklaces, focal sections, small-batch jewelry, bead-store assortments, and professional designer sourcing. Product: Painted Krobo Glass Beads Product Style: Painted Krobo Glass Tube Beads Material: Recycled Glass Origin: Ghana Technique / Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted surface decoration Shape: Elongated Tube / Long Tube Color Family: Red / Warm Multicolor Primary Color: Terracotta / Coral Red Secondary Color: Ivory / White Accent Color: Mustard Yellow / Golden Yellow Approximate Bead Width / Diameter: Requires confirmation — supplied as 19.5–11mm Approximate Bead Length: 24–29mm Approximate Hole Size: 2–2.5mm Approximate Strand Length: 11–12 inches Approximate Quantity: 10 beads per strand Large Hole: Yes Handmade: Yes Wholesale Availability: Yes CULTURAL & MATERIAL NOTE Krobo glass beadmaking forms part of Ghana’s continuing beadmaking landscape and reflects specialized knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components. Contemporary makers continue to produce beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how line, dot, and color can transform a simple glass tube into a distinctive design material. These beads should be understood as part of a living Ghanaian craft tradition. No sacred, spiritual, ceremonial, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted linear, dotted, or circular elements without supporting documentation. HANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE Because these beads are handcrafted, expect slight variation in: Shape • Length • Width • Surface Texture • Terracotta Tone • Painted Line Placement • Dot Spacing • Golden Accent Size • Paint Coverage • Hole Size These differences are expected characteristics of handmade production and contribute to the individual visual character of each strand. CARE & HANDLING Handle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces. For routine care, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or vigorous scrubbing, especially over painted surfaces. Allow beads to dry completely before storage.