These beautiful recycled glass beads are handmade by artisans in the West African country of Ghana. Each bead is individually handcrafted through a traditional process passed down generation to generation. The steps involve crushing glass into tiny pieces, placing it in a mold, and then heating the crushed glass at high temperatures in a clay oven. Different types of glass are used including old cola bottles, broken tiles and windows, and other types of repurposed glass. The beads on this strand measure approximately 11-12 x 13-14mm with a hole size of approximately 2mm. Each strand measures about 25" long. Get your strand today! • 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 25" strand which consists of approximately 45 beads. Each bead measures approximately 11-12 x 13-14mm with a hole size of 2mm. 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 :)