Krobo beads are colourful traditional beads produced in the Krobo mountains area of Ghana. These beads are made from recycled glass, which is broken and pounded into fine powder. Ceramic dyes are used to colour the beads. Krobo beads by Kor Le Kous Jewelry Recycled glass beads produced by Ghanaian Artisans. +233273043352
1. Beads worn in Africa are either locally produced (Krobo Beads) or sourced outside Africa ( Coral Beads) 2. Wearing beads are an expression of the culture, style, art and economy of Africans. 3. In ancient times Egyptians, Greeks, Indians and Arabs were involved in beads trading with Africans. 4. Because beads are mostly handmade,…
What are Krobo Beads? Krobo beads are colourful beads made by the Ashanti and Krobo tribes of Ghana from recycled glass. 1. The glass is ground, using a mortar and pestle, into fine powder. 2. Ceramic powder is then added to the sieved powder glass. This ceramic powder determines the base colour of the beads….
