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During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These small heart charms were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The small heart charm is 11 mm without the eyelet. This is the smaller of the heart charms. The large charm is here. $3/small heart charm -
Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, 35mm x 22mm and beautifully made. $3/bead -
Filligree Brass Beads made by modern metal smiths who are using an ancient method their ancestors used... then it was gold .. now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! These filligree Beads are football shaped, are 32mm x 22 mm and are beautifully made. $3/ bead -
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During 2016 Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... While there we browsed and some fun beads and pendants already made that we found beautiful caught our eye. This Star Pendant is part of that batch. The star has a jaunty air and is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4". The star as a symbol is 'guardianship' . And this star looks like it would take on anything! :) -
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These are rectangular beads (28mm x 15 mm x 8 mm thick) that have the look of a brick like finish. The beads are smooth to the touch. These beads are handmade so there will be differences in colour and size among the beads. $3 / 6 beads These beads are made by an innovative Bead Designer named Tet. It is always a pleasure to go and see what new designs he has come up with in his small cottage industry in the outskirts of Accra. -
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6 soft white Recycled Glass beads. The beads have a smooth polished finish and are about 9 x 20 tubular shape. These beads are handmade so will vary in size, colour and shape. These beads are designed by an innovative designer (seen adding up my beads in photo!) who has a cottage industry making beads by hand just outside Accra. It is always a pleasure to go and check out what he has made. Check out the blog about our visit here ... -
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Tiny delicate clay beads from Mali strung on string about 26" long. Each strand is a different assortment of beads.. good idea to get at least two strands to get the full range! The beads range in colour from an off white to dark clay. These were bought directly from a Bead Trader in Ghana, W. Africa. -
A beautiful round Clay Disk Bead with engraved designs dusted with white about 28 mm wide x 16 mm thick. The beads are handmade in Mali so will vary in size shape and colour. These beads were bought in the Koforidua Beads Market in Ghana, W. Africa. -
A beautiful clay bicone bead with white circles... The bead is about 29x30 mm. Please note that these beads were handmade so each bead varies. You will receive one that is similar to the ones in the photo. My affection for these beads dates back to when I first heard that these 'Spindles' actually evolved into the beads they are today because of our avid collectioner's heart (all Beaders have one of those!) Originally these Spindles were actually made to spin cotton but then people started collecting them because they were so beautiful. They became rare .. so some enterprising people started making new ones but more as the beads they are today... They are so beautiful and evoke the country, Africa just by handling them and by the fact that they are made from Africa's earth. -
African Vegetable Ivory beads with striking markings that will make a great focal bead for a special piece. The beads are from Nature so will vary in size, shape and colour with each one being unique. There are 4 different beads to choose from. The bead you will receive will be similar to one in the photo. -
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A strand of 6 polka dot recycled glass beads. These beads are bought directly from the beads markets of Ghana, West Africa. These beads are 15 mm and are black with white polka dots. Several clients have shopped exclusively for black and white beads hence this 'collection' was born. There is a whole drawer full of Black and White Goodness now on line! $3/6 beads -
These are short tubular beads that are a slate grey and bright blue with a smooth polished finish. The beads are about 11 mm x 13 mm. These beads are handmade so there will be differences in colour and size among the beads. $3/6 beads These beads are made by an innovative Bead Designer named Tet. It is always a pleasure to go and see what new designs he has come up with in his small cottage industry in the outskirts of Accra. These beads are slightly larger than the newer version here. -
During a Bead Hunt the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi made more leaves!! These beautiful leaf charms were designed and made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Large Leaf Charm is 37 mm (with eyelet) long x 11 mm. Medium Leaf Charm is 31 mm (with eyelet) long x 12 mm. Small Leaf Charm is 27 mm (with eyelet) long x 11 mm. -
During a Bead Hunt the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi designed and made these adorable key charms especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... The large Key Charm is 29 mm long. The small Key Charm is 19 mm long. -
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Geometric Hexagon Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Hexagon is about 55 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. Did you know the hexagon is the most efficient, least wasteful shape found in nature. ... The compressive characteristics of the shape allow it to be one of the strongest structures in the world.The cells of a beehive honeycomb are hexagonal. Cool. $5/hexagon pendant -
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There is a small village, Kokofrom just outside Kumasi, Ghana where there are Artisans who make lost wax brass beads in the same way as their ancestors. This Geometric Rectangle Pendant was designed and made for Funky Frog. The Hexagon is about 28 mm (including loop) The artisans use whatever scrap metal they can get their hands on form old taps to pipes to .. but they call it 'brass'. $4/rectangle pendant -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These simple heart pendants were made especially for Funky Frog . The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Large Simple Heart is 40 mm (including loop). Medium Simple Heart is 32 mm (including loop). Small Simple Heart is 28 mm (including loop). -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These simple heart pendants were made especially for Funky Frog .This Heart is 31 mm (including loop) This heart has an aditional loop for a fringe. The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... $3/small Simple Heart pendant -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautiful Design Hearts were created and made especially for Funky Frog. The Heart of course is the symbol of love and this heart has infinity circles as a design ... Infinite Love! The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... Large Heart is 40 mm (including loop). Medium Heart is 34 mm (including loop). Small Heart is 24 mm (including loop). -
During a Bead Hunt Funky Frog made a big order from the Kokofrom Cooperative outside Kumasi. These beautifully decorative tube beads were designed and made especially for Funky Frog . These tubes are various sizes.... Really quite unique! The process these metal smiths are using is the same as their ancestors... back then it was gold now it is any metal they can get their hands on!! If you would like to see the intricate process check out the blog here ... -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Brown with White Stripes and about 30 x 26 mm. 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... $3/bead -
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In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Lime with White + Yellow splashes and about 24 x 28 mm. 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... $3/bead -
In the Workshop there are shelves of single beads in jars - looks like a Candy Shop! These Opaque Recycled Glass Bodoms are Various Colourful Mixes and about 25 mm. These beads are handcrafted using the methods of their ancestors so the beads will vary in size, colour and shape. If you would like a specific colour mix please contact us otherwise you will receive one of the beads in the photo or a mix if you get several. These beads make a colourful focal point... $3/bead -
A strand of 6 Soft Grey tubular shaped Recycled Glass beads strung on string. The beads have a smooth polished finish and are a 9 x 20" tubular shape. These beads are designed by an innovative designer, Tet who has a cottage industry making beads by hand just outside Accra. It is always a pleasure to go and check out what he has made. During this last Beads Hunt we made our regular stop there .... you can check out our blog by clicking here.
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