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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Krobo tribes-people are world-reknown for the beautiful recycled glass beads they create using a process developed by their forebears. Interestingly, the powder glass method used to make these African beads is as simple as it is elegant. The artists that specialize in making these beads will go about and gather old, broken, or otherwise unutilized pieces of glass. These they crush with stones or other tools into a versatile powder that can be shaped in bead molds designed for this purpose. Once heated inside a clay bead mold, the glass melts from thousands of small pieces into a single piece of glass that solidifies at room temperature. The production these recycled glass beads is most common in Ghana where is both good for the local economy, friendly to the environment, and a testament to an ancient bead making tradition that is both beautiful and historic at the same time.
Number of beads may vary depending on size of the bead and shade of aqua may vary slightly from strand to strand. Up to several beads per strand may be cracked due to extensive travel throughout multiple continents.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Bead Size:
15-19 x 20-25mm
Strand Length:
25″
Hole Size:
3-4mm
Found In:
Ghana
Approximate # of beads:
32
SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION
All orders are shipped within 24-48 business hours. We charge a
flat rate shipping fee of $4 per order
(USA), $10 per order (Canada), and $15 per order (all other countries). This means that you pay one shipping charge, and receive free shipping on all additional items!
We accept all major credit cards and Paypal. Please be sure to await making payment until you have completed shopping, that way you can receive the flat rate shipping price.
Please note, customers outside of the USA are responsible for all customs charges applied by their home country.
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
We are confident you will be satisfied with your order. Therefore, we offer a flexible return policy and accept returns within 14 days of purchase for store credit or refund to your payment method. Items must be in original condition.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Your satisfaction is always our #1 priority and we will do whatever we can to make you happy.