The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold and heated until the glass particles congeal without melting.

Dimensions
Length: 24"
Each bead measures approximately 13-14mm in diameter.

The process of making these beads is unique to Africa and has been used for over 1000 years. Pulverized glass of various colors is poured into a clay mold and heated until the glass particles congeal without melting.

Dimensions
Length: 30"
Each bead measures approximately 13-14mm in diameter.

Old Bembe Glass Trade Beads

Size:  10mm beads, 24" length

Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa.  These beads are produced in large part by the Krobo tribe.

These beads are made using an old method that has been used for centuries. The glass is derived from a variety of recycled sources including old beverage and medicine bottles. The procedure for making the beads consists of a number of steps whereby powdered glass is poured into molds of clay and baked in a specialized oven. 

Dimensions
Length: 28"
Each bead measures approximately  18-20mm in diameter

Ostrich Egg Shell Heishi, African Trade Beads

Size:  1-2 x 8-11mm bead, 26"

Amber Swirl Recycled Glass Beads

Size:  14mm beads, 24" length

Vintage White Sliced Prosser Button Beads

Size:  10mm bead, 25" length

Made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa.
Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole

Size: 18mm bead 28 inches length 

Made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa.
Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole.

Dimensions
14mm bead
22"-24" Strand length

Made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa.
Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole.

Dimensions
10-11mm bead
24" Strand length

bNatural Sandalwood Mala Beads w/ tassle detail

Tassel detail in orange (photo shown in yellow)

SizeL  7mm beads, 31" length

East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind. 

Bead Size: 12-14 x 22-24mm

Strand Length: 26"

Recycled glass beads are a type of indigenously produced African bead from Ghana West Africa. These special beads are made using an old method that has been used for centuries. The glass itself is derived from a variety of recycled sources including old beverage and medicine bottles. The procedure for making the beads consists of a number of steps whereby powdered glass is poured into molds of clay and baked in a specialized oven. These beads are produced in large part by the Krobo tribe and are environmentally friendly.

Size: 21mm Bead, 26" long

Grey Bone Saucer Beads from Kenya. While Kenyan bone beads are common in a variety of shapes and styles, these beads come in a harder-to-find saucer shape. East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind

Bead Size:  4-8 x 16-20mm

Strand Length: 22"

Made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa.

Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole

Size: 14mm bead 22-24 inches length 

These beautiful recycled glass beads are handmade by artisans in the West African country of Ghana. Each bead is individually handcrafted through a traditional process passed down generation to generation. The steps involve crushing glass into tiny pieces, placing it in a mold, and then heating the crushed glass at high temperatures in a clay oven. Different types of glass are used including old cola bottles, broken tiles and windows, and other types of repurposed glass. 

Size:  8-10 x 19-21mm bead 28 inches length 

These old Goomba White Cylinder beads were used for the African Trade in the 1900's. They are made from European glass.  5-12mm wide by 10-11mm diameter. 

Bead Size: 5-12 x 10-11mm

Strand Length: 28"

East African bone beads are handcrafted by artisans using recycled cow bone. Each bead is individually carved and polished, and is truly one of a kind. 

Bead Size: 13-16 x 23-26mm

Strand Length: 25"

These natural spherical 14mm bone beads are made using reclaimed bone. Their earthy color and elegant appearance make them a great option for your custom ethnic jewelry. They are relatively matte in finish with only a slight shine.

Bead Size: 11 x 14mm

Strand Length: 24"

Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole. They are baked in an oven and the glass fuses and the cassava stem burns up. This technique has been used in Africa for centuries.

Size: 14mm bead 22-24 inches length 

Made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa.
Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole

Size: 14mm bead 22 inches length 

These natural beads are handcrafted by artisans in the Nepal countryside using recycled bone. The beads are in a special disk shape and resemble buttons. 

Bead Size: 4 x 13mm

Strand Length: 21"

These natural beads are handcrafted by artisans in the Nepal countryside using recycled bone. The beads are in a special disk shape and resemble buttons. 

Bead Size: 2 x 6-7mm

Strand Length: 24"