These great beads are made by the Krobo People of Ghana, Africa. Powder glass beads are made by crushing glass to a fine powder and heating it so that the particles fuse together. The glass is then poured into clay molds, with a cassava leaf stem used to make the hole. They are baked in an oven and the glass fuses and the cassava stem burns up. This technique has been used in Africa for centuries. • 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 22" strand which consists of approximately 50 beads. Each bead measures approximately 14mm in diameter with a hole size of 2-3mm. 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 :)