{"product_id":"glass-beads-stand","title":"Glass Beads + Stand","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecycled glass beads made using century-old techniques by Krobo tribe members in Ghana, Africa. Includes stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a tradition handed down by tribe forefathers who cherished and valued the bead - both as a symbol of wealth and as a trade item. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese African beads are created by compressing recycled glass into a dry grain and heating the grain. The recycled glass is then rushed into a porcelain cast and baked in a furnace over cassava stem fire, causing the glass to melt together. Once the glass bead has been set, a cassava leaf steam is used to make the hole. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bead plays an important role in the cultural life in Krobo tribe society, be it in rituals of birth, coming of age, marriage, or death.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDIMENSIONS \u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eNecklace Length 84cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBead Size 4.5cm diameter \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStand Height 46cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease note, that this is an artisan-crafted product, due to its handmade nature no two are alike. Variations are likely and celebrated.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KULALA Living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56692225278118,"sku":"AM-08A","price":59.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/7541\/1366\/files\/Glass_Beads_perspective_LR_a96c6aee-5502-4fb9-b601-978d37784a79.jpg?v=1782261228","url":"https:\/\/www.kulalaliving.com.au\/products\/glass-beads-stand","provider":"KULALA Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}