Embolden any outfit with this vibrant beaded necklace from Ghana. Called Krobo beads, these beautiful baubles are crafted from repurposed glass bottles that have been crushed into fine powder. Once the glass is transformed into powder, it is carefully poured into ceramic molds and then heated in a mud kiln oven.
Born from a centuries old crafting traditional, each bead is completely unique, and no two necklaces are alike.
Product Specifications:
- Glass beads and silver spacers
- Class closure
- Approximately 18.5" long
- Handmade in Ghana, Africa
This is special because...
Krobo beads find their roots in the Krobo region of West Africa, specifically Ghana.Steeped in ancient culture and tradition, these beads have served as a ceremonial symbol for young girls making the transition into womanhood. Worn either as wrist adornments or in necklaces, they carry the meaningful message that these girls have embraced the threshold of womanhood.
