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The Bead Chest
Jumbo Recycled Glass Beads, 21–25mm – African Sea Glass for Wall Hangings, Coffee Table Decor, Shelf Styling,
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The Quick Take
What it is
Jumbo recycled glass beads (19–20 × 22–25mm) handmade by Ghanaian artisans, strung into a 29" strand of roughly 34 beads perfect for wall hangings, shelf styling, and statement decor.
Why We Like It
Why it keeps winding up in carts
425 reviewers gave these a 4.5-star rating, and The Bead Chest has moved 10M+ beads globally, backing each strand with a hassle-free return promise.
Crushed bottles become bold, fair-trade decor.
Our Take
Sustainable statement pieces that look handcrafted and feel intentional.
Each strand is a small sculpture—roughly 34 chunky recycled glass beads with real visual weight and depth.
Authentic Krobo beads (made in Ghana from crushed glass waste) have become a go-to for curators and makers who want texture and story in their styling.
On price
$37.48 for a single handmade 29" strand is mid-range for artisan African beads of this caliber and size.
The Criteria
What to weigh
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Bead Size & Strand Length
Each bead is 19–20 × 22–25mm with a 4mm hole; 29" strand of ~34 beads
These are genuinely jumbo—chunky enough to read as sculpture from across a room. The 29" length works strung as a wall hanging, looped on a shelf, or coiled in a dish. Cotton or raffia stringing gives them an artisanal feel.
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Material & Provenance
Recycled glass (cola bottles, windows) crushed and hand-shaped by Krobo artisans in Ghana under fair trade standards
You're buying waste-to-art and a tangible stake in artisan livelihoods. Each bead carries slight variation in color and texture—imperfection that reads as authentic and handmade. No two strands are identical.
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Styling Versatility
Works for wall hangings, coffee table decor, shelf styling, home accents
The blue wave marine colorway is moody and pairs with neutral, coastal, or maximalist schemes. Bead Chest's track record (425 reviews, 10M+ beads sold) suggests these hold up beautifully in high-traffic decor and maintain color over time.
Who it’s for
Makers, home stylists, and collectors who value fair-trade sourcing and want a statement piece that's genuinely handcrafted—not mass-produced.
Good to know
Straight from the listing
- Made from Recycled Glass: Authentic African beads crafted using recycled materials like cola bottles and windows, crushed into powder and transformed by master artisans.
- What You Get: Each unit includes a full 29" strand with approximately 34 beads, each about 19-20 x 22-25mm with a 4mm hole. Beads are strung on cotton or raffia.
- Authentic & Fair Trade: Handmade by Krobo artisans in Ghana under strict fair trade standards, ensuring artisans are well-compensated and proud of their work.
- Trust The Bead Chest: With 10M+ beads sold and 100K+ satisfied customers, we proudly support fair trade and independent artisans worldwide.
- Confidence Promise: We stand behind the superior quality of our beads and are confident you'll love your purchase. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your products from The Bead…
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