Krobo Beads of Ghana

Krobo beads are powdered glass beads – an art form from Ghana. The origins of beadmaking in Ghana has been documented since the 1920s, but from archaeological finds, it is believed to have been an art very much earlier. Today, while now a major industry in Ghana, these exquisite, unique beads are still handmade by Ashanti and Krobo craftsmen and women. They are made by broken pieces of glass being ground into a powder, the powder is then put into molds and fired. Once fired, they are hand painted in brilliant colors. Krobo beads still play an important part of the Krobo society being used for rituals of birth, coming of age, marriage and death.

Metaphysical benefits are believed to be Femininity, Spiritual well-being and Protection.