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Ghanaian Glass Beads

"The devil is in the details ..." Today's workware ensemble accentuated by hand-forged brass rings, cowrie shells, and traditional Ghanaian glass beads. 

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Within my Ashanti / Akan tribal culture, each color and hand-painted design has deep meaning and significance.

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To learn more about the history of glass beads, how they are made, and it's renewed popularity in young Ghanaian culture ... view the following video from CNN Africa.

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tags: glass beads, trade beads, trade bead jewelry, ghanaian jewelry, glass bead necklace, glass bead bracelet
categories: Queen Adwoa's Closet, African Fashion, African Accessories
Sunday 09.10.17
Posted by Angela Barimah, Owner of Queen Adwoa's Closet
 

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