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20 Rainbow Fused Recycled Glass beads on cord. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory, TK Beads in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. These beads are made by recycling previously used beads. The beads are melted together in a clay oven to make this beautiful mosaic of colors. Each bead is approx. 19x7 mm. The Rainbow Collection consists of three size of round beads, 3 sizes of disk beads, a long oblong bead and a hexagon shaped bead. $14/20 beads -
26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive the wedding beads in the photo. -
26 colourful bulb Mali Wedding Beads ready to be made into a gorgeous piece. Like many African Trade Beads, these multicolored, tear shaped, glass beads were originally made in what was then known as Czechoslovakia and later traded to Africa. In Mali it is a tradition to present these beads to the bride on her wedding day. You will receive the wedding beads in the photo. -
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Indian Glass Beads Soup with over 100 assorted beads ... made in India, traded in Ghana, W. Africa and now available in Montreal, Canada!! Definitely beads that have traveled!! You will receive the mix you see in the photo. Two Bead Soups to choose from. -
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Abstract art in beads!! 3 football shaped Recycled Glass Beads about 19x32 mm and two Bodom type Recycled Glass Beads ... A swirl of colour for an amazing projet!! -
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6 beautiful Bodoms ... each one one of a kind. The Bodoms average about 25x23 mm with yellow being the feature colour but with various other colours swirled in. Little pieces of abstract art!! Photos taken of different sides of beads ... Would make an amazing focal for any project. -
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Funky Frog's Bead Soup.... a collection of gorgeous African Recycled Glass beads... This Bead Soup is various Green Recycled Glass Beads in various sizes and shapes.There are three Beads Soups to choose from. You will receive all the beads in the image. -
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Back by popular demand .... Earth Butter Beads are hand rolled by women from a disadvantaged rural community near Cape Town, South Africa. Desiree designs, glazes and fires the beads in her pottery studio. These colourful beads captured my heart and are amongst the few beads i don't actually go and buy (though it is definitely on my bucket list!) Funky Frog has over the years gathered quite a collection. With Desiree's blessing Funky Frog is offering some of these beads. This way i can destash a bit so i can buy more!!! Always more!! I am asking for the amount i paid plus the postage of the beads shipped here from S. Africa. If you, like me fall in love don't hesitate to check out Earth Butter Beads website here. Earth Butter Beads is on a break till March 2023 ... i'm looking forward to seeing them back in action! 4 different strands of mixed ceramic beads to choose from! -
A beautifully handpainted Recycled Glass bead in green with black, red, white and yellow designs. Each bead is about 11x16 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. This bead was created in the famous Cedi Bead Factory in Ghana, W. Africa. -
A special bead in the shape of a barrel with a two tone design - pink and white with a leafy design. Each bead is about 10x13mm. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A special bead in the shape of a triangle with a two tone design - pink and white with a leafy design. Each bead is about 6x16mm. The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
Polished Green with a band of earthy brown Sandcast Beads. Each bead is approximately 12 mm. -
Jumbo Green Recycled Glass Tubular Beads that are 16x22 mm with a large about 5 mm hole. These are handcrafted by TET Beads in Accra, Ghana. The big beads would make a terrific statement necklace! $2/bead -
A strand of 6 hand painted Recycled Glass Beads. These beads are sometimes called bottle glass beads and once made are painted by hand. The design on some these beads resemble eyes and eye beads were used to ward off evil spirits and when worn would protect the wearer from harm. The bead is a bottle glass. These beads are handmade so will vary in size and colour. Each bead is about 12x14mm. You will receive a strand similar to one of the strands in the photo. This is a way for you to get a variety for your beading. If you would like a strand all the same colour please do not hesitate to contact us. And also remember for most of the strands we will be happy to break them up if you would like to have only a few. These recycled glass beads were purchased straight from the small factory which hand crafts them using the methods of their ancestors, from crushing recycled bottles all the way to firing them in a wood burning oven. Would you like to know how these beads were made??? -
12 contemporary glass Chevron Beads in black, lime with touches of red. These beads were probably made in India and traded in Ghana W. Africa. I found these beads in one of the largest beads markets, Koforidua Bead Market. Each bead is about 6 mm in diameter. These are the only beads available in this colour. You can buy strands of other colours here. -
12 contemporary glass Chevron Beads in blue, green and red. These beads were probably made in India and traded in Ghana W. Africa. I found these beads in one of the largest beads markets, Koforidua Bead Market. Each bead is about 6 mm in diameter. The beads vary in size, shape and colour. You can buy a whole strand of this Chevron Bead here. -
12 contemporary glass Chevron Beads in white, green and lime with touches of blue. These beads were probably made in India and traded in Ghana W. Africa. I found these beads in one of the largest beads markets, Koforidua Bead Market. Each bead is about 8 mm in diameter. These chevrons are available in strands here. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Lime with White + Yellow splashes and about 24 x 28 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads make a colourful focal point... $3/bead -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. These Bodoms are football shaped and about 24mm high and 29mm long with a 5mm hole. They are a green with an contemporary geometric design. You would receive one of the Bodoms in the photo. If you have a preference please contact us. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These bodoms have the evil eye. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. This Bodom Bead is squashed bicone about 17mm high and 32mm wide. The bodom is a cement green with sky blue, black and red in the evil eye. The bead you will receive will be similar to the ones in the photo. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. This Bodom Bead is triangular and is 3.6mmH x 2.5mmW . This medium bead is green with black, rust red, white and blue 'evil eye' designs. The hole is about .5 mm. The bead has a rough, earthy, organic feel to it. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! If you would like a specific colour in your bead please contact us otherwise you will receive a bead similar to the bead in the photo. The beads are handmade so will vary from bead to bead. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. These gorgeous Bodom Beads are the deep almost mustard yellow of the ancient Bodom Beads with terracotta brown, teal and black evil eye markings. These beads are about 20mmx15mm. These beads are sold singly. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These bodoms have the 'evil eye'. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. This Bodom Bead is a bicone and is 30mmH x 38mmW . This large bead is green with the 'evil eye' designs. The hole is about 5 mm. The bead has a rough, earthy, organic feel to it. The bodom you would receive might have a slightly different evil eye colouring. If you are interested but would like a photo don't hesitate to contact us. -
Green Indian Glass Bead ... made in India, traded in Ghana, W. Africa and now available in Montreal, Canada!! Definitely a bead that has travelled!! About 19 mm with large hole.
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