{"product_id":"krobo-recycled-powder-glass-multicolored-trade-beads-156731","title":"Krobo Recycled Powder Glass Multicolored Trade Beads","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese colorful Krobo beads are handcrafted by the Krobo people of Ghana using recycled glass, a traditional bead-making practice that has been passed down through generations. The process involves crushing recycled glass into a fine powder, placing it into clay molds, and heating the molds until the glass fuses together to form the finished beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for their vibrant colors, varied shapes, and distinctive patterns, Krobo beads are an important part of Ghanaian beadmaking traditions. They are commonly used in jewelry and ceremonial adornment and are appreciated for both their craftsmanship and connection to Ghana's cultural heritage. Each bead has its own unique character, making these a beautiful example of traditional African glass beadwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe image is an example. Yours will be similar. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStrand Length: 22 inches (includes string\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 8 mm diameter. See picture with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156731\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51900432843047,"sku":"156731","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/newkrobo2.png?v=1788453788","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/krobo-recycled-powder-glass-multicolored-trade-beads-156731","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}