Krobo Bead #125 Indigo Although similar to many older

Although similar to many older works

winnowing and holding water

Approximately 42 1/2" x 62 1/2"

Each basket is unique and can take up to a month to complete a medium sized basket

This process may be done multiple times

Krobo Bead #125 Indigo Although similar to many olderRecycled out of cast off bottles and windshield glass in Krobo Odumase, Ghana. These beautiful beads are individually cast in clay molds and fired in a wood burning kiln. After the beads have been removed from the mold and cooled, they are hand decorated and refired. The entire process can take up to four days for a complex pattern with multiple colors and designs. These beads have a long history in the region where they are worn for special