African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Black & Gold Beads

Clean ivory and muted-gold stripes trace elongated charcoal Krobo glass tubes, creating a restrained statement component for designer jewelry and wholesale sourcing. Add a sophisticated neutral option to your African glass bead assortment with these Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Deep charcoal-black surfaces are accented with narrow ivory-white and muted mustard-yellow lines that run lengthwise along each bead, reinforcing the elongated silhouette. At approximately 10–12mm × 32–34mm, these beads have an especially long profile that works well in statement necklaces, focal sections, directional compositions, and mixed-material jewelry. Their approximately 2–2.5mm holes provide useful flexibility for multiple stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s chosen materials. These beads are associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, where glass continues to be transformed into individually formed and decorated components. Differences in length, contour, line placement, surface texture, and hole formation are expected within handmade production. Each strand measures approximately 11–12 inches and contains approximately 10 beads, making this style useful for jewelry designers, bead stores, creative studios, and small-batch professional sourcing. PRODUCT DETAILS Product: Painted Krobo Glass Beads Style: Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads Material: Recycled Glass Origin: Ghana Technique / Style: Handcrafted recycled-glass beadmaking with painted longitudinal line decoration Shape: Extra-Long Tube / Elongated Tube Color Family: Black / Neutral Primary Color: Charcoal Black / Soft Black Secondary Color: Ivory / White Accent Color: Muted Mustard Yellow / Gold Approximate Bead Size: 10–12mm × 32–34mm 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 skilled knowledge of transforming glass into individually formed and decorated components. Contemporary makers continue to create glass beads for jewelry, commerce, design, and creative practice. Painted examples such as these demonstrate how repeated color and surface decoration can shape the visual identity of an elongated bead. These beads are best understood as part of a living Ghanaian craft tradition. No sacred, spiritual, ceremonial, or symbolic meaning is assigned to the painted motifs without supporting documentation. HANDMADE VARIATION NOTICE Because these beads are handcrafted, slight variation may occur in: Shape • Length • Diameter • Curvature • Surface Texture • Yellow Tone • Coral Motif Size • White Dot Placement • Paint Coverage • Hole Size These differences are expected within handmade production and contribute to the individual character of each strand. CARE & HANDLING Handle glass beads carefully and avoid dropping them onto hard surfaces. For routine cleaning, gently wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid prolonged soaking, abrasive cleaners, harsh chemicals, or vigorous scrubbing, especially across painted surfaces. Allow beads to dry completely before storage.