African Trade Bead Jewelry
including Handmade, Hand Painted Recycled Glass Beads

These necklaces are made with a variety of African beads, ranging from South African and Ghana recycled glass beads, Kenyan amber, ostrich eggshell and bone beads, Nigerian and Cameroon brass, Rhodesian coins, Ghana glass beads,and many others.

The trademark of these necklaces is one large unique piece in the center, two brass Fulani bells, and Ghana glass stars. The colour range and mixture of beads are decided by each crafter, and the selection of beads is approximately 40cm (15.75 inches) long. Each one is strung on 1.5mm leather cord tied with slip knots, allowing the wearer to change the selection of beads or add their own beads. Beads can easily be restrung with jewelry findings.
Worldesigns has just started working with an organization of South Africans who are recycling glass into beautiful beads and creating unique bracelets and necklaces using these, and others from across Africa.
We hope that their unique art form will appeal to you and that we can continue to sell their artwork.