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. • Made Of Recycled Glass: These authentic African beads are made using recycled glass. Master artisans collect used cola bottles, broken windows, and other recycled materials which are then crushed down into a fine powder before being transformed into these beautiful ethnic beads. Great for your own necklaces, bracelets, and jewelry, or can be worn as-is! • What You Get: For each unit purchased, you will receive a full 28" strand which consists of approximately 40 beads. Each bead measures approximately 18-20mm diameter with a hole size of 3mm. Beads are typically strung on cotton, or raffia as shown in photo. • Authentic And Fair Trade: Handmade by Krobo artisans, these beads are produced in Ghana, by Ghanaians, and for the benefit of the Ghanaian people. All procurement is done in abidance of rigorous international fair trade standards. Because our artisans are compensated well above market standards, they love their work and as a result, create the best product! • The Bead Chest Advantage: Over 10 million+ beads sold. Join the 50,000+ customers who have joined us in our effort to support fair trade artisans throughout Africa and the entire world! • Confidence Promise: Because our fair trade beads are the highest quality beads on the market, we have full confidence you will be satisfied with your order. If for any reason you are unsatisfied, please contact us immediately and our incredible support staff will do their very best to put a smile on your face :)