African Glass Beads – Painted Krobo Long Tubes, Mustard & Green Handmade Beads

Slim green and charcoal lines run across warm mustard Krobo glass tubes, creating a restrained graphic option for statement jewelry and wholesale sourcing. Add a quieter, more linear option to your African glass bead assortment with these Painted Krobo Glass Long Tube Beads, handcrafted in Ghana from recycled glass. Their warm mustard-golden surfaces are defined by fine green and dark brown/charcoal painted lines that emphasize the elongated form without overwhelming it. Measuring approximately 9.5–10.5mm × 26–30mm, these beads provide strong visual length while maintaining a relatively narrow profile. Their approximately 2–2.5mm holes support a range of stringing approaches, subject to the designer’s chosen construction material. Associated with contemporary Krobo glass-beadmaking traditions in Ghana, these beads reflect continuing knowledge of glass transformation, shaping, and surface decoration. Differences in dimensions, curvature, line placement, surface, and hole size 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 linear and circular surface decoration Shape: Long Tube / Elongated Tube Color Family: Multicolor Primary Colors: Coral Red, Teal Blue, Navy / Cobalt Blue, Deep Brown Accent Colors: White, Mustard Yellow / Orange Approximate Bead Size: 10.5–13.5mm × 26.5–31.3mm Approximate Hole Size: 2.5–3mm Approximate Strand Length: 12 inches Approximate Quantity: 11 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.