A joyful blend of tradition and trend, this handmade stretch bracelet mixes African glass, handpainted ceramic, and bold color for a statement that’s as eclectic as it is effortless. Vibrant, stackable, and globally inspired.
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Design: A mix of handpainted blue-and-white chinoiserie beads, bright turquoise recycled glass, and pink Ashanti glass, accented with brass
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Material: Recycled glass, Ashanti glass, ceramic, and brass
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Size: Approximately 7.5” stretch bracelet; beads range from 12mm to 15mm
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Features: Colorful and lightweight; perfect for stacking or wearing solo
- Origin: Hand-assembled in the USA using imported beads from Africa
Each bracelet is a vibrant composition of artistry and heritage. The soft pink Ashanti glass beads are handmade in Ghana using time-honored techniques. The turquoise blue glass beads are recycled, bringing both texture and eco-conscious flair. The chinoiserie ceramic beads—handpainted in striking blue and white—add an unexpected touch of vintage elegance. It’s a piece that pairs playfulness with purpose.
Care & Disclaimer
This bracelet is handmade using ceramic and recycled materials. Expect slight variations in color, shape, and paint pattern—each one is unique. Avoid water exposure and store in a dry place to preserve longevity.
design: A stretch bracelet that stacks hand-painted blue-and-white chinoiserie ceramic beads and pink ceramic rondelles against a run of frosted turquoise recycled glass, with brass spacers marking each transition.
size: Approximately 7.5" stretch bracelet; beads range from 12mm to 15mm.
material: Recycled glass, Ashanti glass, handpainted ceramic, and brass
features: Colorful bead mix, lightweight, stretch fit, designed for stacking or wearing solo
care: Avoid water exposure and store in a dry place to preserve the beads and paint.
disclaimer: Because the ceramic and glass beads are handmade, expect slight variation in color, shape, and paint pattern from piece to piece.
The Story
The pink glass beads on this bracelet are Ashanti glass, made in Ghana using a recycled glass beadmaking process that has been practiced for generations. Glass, often from recycled bottles, is crushed, packed into clay molds, and fired until it fuses, then cooled and finished by hand. The result is a slightly irregular, matte-surfaced bead that carries the marks of its making rather than a machine-perfect finish.
The turquoise beads follow the same recycled-glass approach, giving them a soft, sea-glass-like texture rather than the high shine of commercially manufactured glass. Pairing recycled and reclaimed material with wearable jewelry is part of what gives Ghanaian glass beadwork its lasting appeal.
The blue-and-white ceramic beads reference chinoiserie, a decorative pattern language built on centuries-old blue-and-white porcelain motifs that originated in Chinese ceramics and spread widely through global trade. Here, that pattern is hand-painted onto small ceramic beads, translating a familiar motif into a compact, wearable form.
The glass beads begin as recycled glass, crushed and packed into molds before being fired and hand-shaped while still workable, a process that leaves each bead with its own texture and slight irregularities. The ceramic beads are shaped and hand-painted individually in their blue-and-white pattern, so no two brushstrokes land quite the same way. The finished beads are then strung by hand onto stretch cord in the USA, with brass spacers set between color groupings to give the bracelet its rhythm.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: USA
- Craft Tradition: Ashanti recycled glass beadmaking
- Ideal For: Anyone who likes mixing color, pattern, and texture in their everyday jewelry stack
- Wear It With: Wear alone or stack with other bangles for a layered, eclectic look
- Purpose: Everyday wear, stacking, gifting
- Metal: Brass
Questions & Answers
Will this bracelet fit my wrist?
It's a stretch bracelet measuring approximately 7.5" around, so it fits most wrists comfortably and slips on without a clasp.
Is every bracelet exactly the same?
No. The glass and ceramic beads are handmade, so color tone, bead shape, and paint pattern vary slightly from piece to piece.
Can I wear this in water or the shower?
It's best to avoid water exposure to protect the ceramic paint and glass finish, and to store the bracelet in a dry place when not worn.
What are the pink beads made from?
They're Ashanti glass beads made in Ghana from recycled glass, giving them a soft, matte, slightly irregular surface.
Does this bracelet pair well with other jewelry?
Yes, it's designed to be lightweight and stackable, so it layers easily with other bangles or bracelets, or works as a standalone piece.
