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A strand of small Blue Goombah Glass Beads strung on string about 42" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. 'Goombah?' you ask .... This is what the trader called them and since it was such a nice word i took note but forgot to ask him why ... next time! -
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A Translucent Blue Glass Bead ... The bead is about 14 mm. These glass beads were found in a Bead Market in Ghana, W. Africa but probably found its way there from India. -
A strand of small glass Tubular Blue Beads strung on raffia 34" long. The beads are about 2x3 mm. -
A strand of medium glass Tubular Blue Beads strung on raffia about 34" long. As you can see from the second image there are two blues to choose from, a slightly darker blue and a slightly lighter blue. You will get one of the strands in the image. -
A fun Meredith Bracelet with Recycled Glass Beads, Mali Brass Beads and Freshwater Pearls strung on Beading wire adjustable from 7 to 8" long with a lobster claw closure. -
These Robin's Egg Blue with Brownish Speckles Recycled Glass Beads were found in one of Ghana's Bead Markets. The beads are about 12 mm and are size 3. There are about 53 beads strung on string 22" long. -
About 73 smokey Blue Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. These beads are size 2 (8 mm). These beads are handmade for Funky Frog by the innovative Tet Beads so will vary in shape, colour and size within the strand. These beads have a lovely earthy look and feel. These beads come in an assorted range of beautiful colours. -
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A gorgeous strand of 65 polished blue Recycled Glass beads on string 22" long. These recycled beads were bought directly from the small factory, TK Beads in Accra, Ghana where the artisans hand make the beads in the labor intensive method of their ancestors from crushing glass to baking the final product in wood ovens. Each bead is approx. 9 mm - size 3. The beads are handcrafted so will vary in size, colour and shape. -
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12 Polished Smooth Watermelon Blue Disk Shaped Recycled Glass Beads created by TET Beads, Accra, Ghana. The Disks are about 2x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in colour, Shape and size. -
12 Polished Smooth Blue Disk Shaped Recycled Glass Beads created by TET Beads, Accra, Ghana. The Disks are about 2x15 mm. These beads are handmade so will vary in colour, Shape and size. -
A strand of about 52 dark blue Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 24" long. The beads are around 12x9 mm. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the coloured powder into molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a woodburning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in blue with white,red and yellow designs. Each bead is about 12x13 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
A strand of Sandcast Recycled Glass Beads strung on string 22" long. The beads are around 3x7mm and a soft smokey blue. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass, adding colorant and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. -
6 opaque light blue with white speckles rectangular Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana. Each bead is about 23x15 mm with a smooth stone like finish. These beads are hand made so will vary in colour, shape and size. $3/6 beads -
A Tuareg Pendant in two different blues: a Robin's egg Blue and a Cobalt Blue to choose from. The Pendants are handmade so will have imperfections that add to their beauty. -
About 71 gorgeous turquoise blue glass Beads around 11 mm strung on string 25" long. Funky Frog found these in a favourite Trader's stall at Koforidua Market, Ghana. -
A bicone Sandcast bead in blue, sand and white. Each bead is about 12x14 mm . The beads are handmade so will vary in size, shape and colour. -
1 bracelet sized strands of 23 round Handpainted Beads strung on string. These Recycled Glass beads are about 12 mm and are dark grey with blue and grey swirls. These recycled glass beads were handcrafted in Ghana, Africa by crushing old, discarded glass and then pouring the powder into clay molds. The beads are then handpainted. The stem of a local plant is added, this burns away during firing, leaving a hole for stringing. The beads are fired in a wood burning earthen oven. Ghana is famous for this type of bead. Funky Frog bought these beads straight from the Bead Maker in Ghana. -
Blue and Red Indian Glass Bead ... made in India, traded in Ghana, W. Africa and now available in Montreal, Canada!! Definitely a bead that has travelled!! About 14 mm with large hole. -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Blue+White and about 21 mm round. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads make a colourful focal point... $2.50/bead -
A longe strand of small Blue and White Chevron Glass Beads strung on string about 36" long bought by Funky Frog directly from the bead market in Ghana, W. Africa. The beads are about 4 mm. You will receive one of the strands in the photo. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. These Bodom Bead are football shaped and are aproximately 38mmH x 36mmW. These very large bead are blue with a rust red,yellow, and green design and are a little works of art. The hole is about 5 mm. The bead has a rough, earthy, organic feel to it. There are three one of kind designs to choose from. You will receive the bead in the photo. -
In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These large bodom beads have the evil eye. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. This Bodom Bead is a squashed bicone and is about 26mmH x 44mmW . This large bead is white with a rust red, blue and black 'evil eye' designs. The hole is about 5 mm. The bead has a rough, earthy, organic feel to it. We are displaying only two of these beads but there are more but they will have slight variations so if you would like more than one please contact us and we will send you a photo .... -
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In Africa, these Bodom beads are held in the highest esteem and usually only worn for celebrations, funerals, and are often buried with the dead. There is much folklore about their magical powers as well. These bodoms have the evil eye. The belief in the ‘evil eye’ dates back thousands of years. It is one of the strongest symbolic symbols in the world. Wearing an evil eye as an amulet is believed to protect the wearer from evil forces. The evil eye has symbolism in practically every country in the world and every religion. Very powerful stuff! These impressive beads are still being made today in the same painstaking and labour intensive way as the ancestors. To see these beads being made please check out the blog, the Bodom. This Bodom Bead is a large squashed bicone and is 24mmH x 42mmW . This large bead is rust red with 'evil eye' designs. The hole is about 5 mm. The bead has a rough, earthy, organic feel to it.
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