A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Blue Recycled Glass Beads fused with Amber on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent blue with amber swirled in that has an earthy organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour.
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A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Clear Recycled Glass Beads fused with colourful specks on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent clear with colourful specks in that has an fun organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of 44 (about 14 mm) Translucent Clear Recycled Glass Beads fused with green on string 20″ long. This strand is translucent clear with green swirled in that has an earthy organic feel. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of small Translucent light Blue Glass Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Royal Blue Glass Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Green Glass Beads about 4 mm strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Yellow Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Clear Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
A strand of small Translucent Purplish Brown Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel and the brown looks purplish. -
A strand of small Translucent Red Glass Beads strung on raffia about 26" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. These beads have a vintage look and feel. -
Everything is used in Ghana ... even the byproducts of animals for food. The heart pendants are handmade from leather by-product. The hearts are 2 1/2 x 2 1/2". -
A strand of 49 (about 12-13 mm) Semi Opaque Pink Recycled Glass Beads fused with blue Glass on string 23″ long. This strand is pink with blue swirled in that is polished velvety smooth. Ghana is famous for these recycled beads made from recycled glass bottles. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
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??? -
A gorgeous barrel shaped bead 21 x 28 mm with a carved design that is brushed with a brick colour... Would make a beautiful pendant! Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive one that is similar to the ones in the photo. If you get six beads the sixth one is free ! (so in actual fact only order five and i will put in the free one :) My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
A round disk shaped Clay Bead from Mali with engraved designs dusted with white 20 mm in diameter x 11 mm thick. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. -
Two strands of tiny delicate clay beads from Mali strung on rafia about 34" long. The beads are a uniform terracotta colour. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. There are two slight variations in the strands: 2nd image is Mini-1 and 3rd image is Mini-2. You will receive one of those pairs. If you have a preference please contact us. -
A beautiful strand of 6 dark grey with white designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali strung on raffia. These beads have a smooth polished feel with dramatic geometric designs. The beads are 30 mm in diameter. The beads are handmade and will vary in shape, patterns and colour. The string you receive will be similar to the one in the photo. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact that they are made from Africa's earth. -
A strand of 6 grey with white Sun designs Clay Spindle beads from Mali. The beads are 28 mm in diameter. You will receive 6 beads as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. In the second photo the big brother is shown :) ... My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth. -
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Three very special beads ... Two are curved long tubes with tribal designs and the third is one of the large beads .. you can choose or we will surprise you! The tube beads are 38 x 15 mm. You will receive a strand as shown in the photo. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. My affection for these beads grew when I heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact they are made of Africa's earth.