Krobo Bead #90 Bronze Once assembled the cloth was

Once assembled the cloth was expertly tied to form a resist against the natural indigo dye

This cloth begins as a solid colored piece which is then intricately folded

Circa early 20th century

Approximately 38" x 64"

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Krobo Bead #90 Bronze Once assembled the cloth wasRecycled 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