Decorative strand made of recycled glass beads petrol blue

We love these unique glass beads because they make an impression wherever you put them. They come in shades of blue, grey and green and add a casual coastal feel to a coffee table or open shelf.

These heavy glass beads come from Ghana. The Krobo tribes are world-famous for the recycled glass beads they make using a process developed by their ancestors. The powder glass method used to make these African beads is as simple as it is elegant: the artists who specialize in making these beads collect old, broken or otherwise unused pieces of glass. They crush these with stones or other tools to create a versatile granulate that is melted and poured into specially designed bead molds.

Important: We source these special beads from certified traders who support the development of small communities in Africa. The items are fair trade and are of great importance to local artists and creatives. We love that the beads are made from recycled materials, thus promoting the circular economy.