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Origin: Ghana
African recycled glass Fair Trade Beads are made by members of the Krobo Tribe in Ghana. These African beads are created by compressing recycled glass into a dry grain, and heating the grain so that the pieces form together. The recycled glass is crushed into a porcelain cast. The stem of a cassava leaf is used to make the hole. The glass is baked in a furnace causing it to melt together and the cassava stem to burn. This technique has been used in Africa for centuries to make recycled glass beads.
Note: This item is entirely hand crafted and purchased items may vary slightly to the image.
