A plain leather band gets a traditional twist with African beads! Available in black or brown, this fun accessory is handmade by fair trade artisans in Ghana. Designed with two snap settings for an adjustable size, bracelet is 9 inches long total and 0.625 inches wide.
- Fair trade snap bracelet
- Leather with African beads
- Measures 9 x 0.625 inches
- Has two settings for adjustable size
- Available in black or brown
- Fair trade, made in Ghana
design: A slim leather cuff strung with a mix of hand-painted patterned beads, brass beads, and small disc beads, closed with a snap fastener; available in black or brown leather.
size: 9 inches long x 0.625 inches wide, with two snap settings for adjustable sizing.
material: Leather band with painted accent beads, brass beads, and a metal snap closure.
features: Two-snap adjustable closure, mixed bead detailing along the band, available in black or brown leather
care: Wipe the leather clean with a soft, dry cloth and keep it away from water and prolonged sun exposure.
disclaimer: Because this bracelet is hand-strung and hand-finished, slight variations in bead placement, color, and leather grain are normal and part of its handmade character.
The Story
Beadwork has been part of daily and ceremonial dress in Ghana for generations, worn by Akan, Krobo, and other communities as adornment, gifts, and markers of occasions from naming ceremonies to festivals. Beads are strung, combined by color and shape, and passed down or added to over a lifetime rather than treated as disposable accessories.
The painted beads on this cuff carry the small hand-drawn irregularities typical of beads finished by hand rather than machine-stamped: no two beads are painted in exactly the same way, which is part of what gives Ghanaian beaded pieces their individual character. Paired here with brass beads and a simple leather band, the design translates that beading tradition into an everyday, wearable cuff rather than ceremonial regalia.
Brass has its own long history in West African metalwork, historically cast and worked by hand for jewelry, currency, and ornament. Combining brass beads with painted beads on a leather strap reflects a common approach in contemporary Ghanaian accessory-making: mixing materials that each carry their own craft history into one everyday piece.
Each bracelet starts as a cut length of leather, punched with small holes along its edge. The artisan threads beads one at a time onto cord or wire looped through these holes, alternating painted beads, brass beads, and small disc beads by hand, then fits and rivets the snap closures so the band can be sized to the wearer's wrist. Because the beads are threaded and set by hand, spacing and orientation vary slightly from one bracelet to the next.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Ghana
- Craft Tradition: Ghanaian beaded leatherwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants an easy, everyday layering bracelet with handmade character
- Wear It With: Stack it with your other cuffs and bangles, or wear it solo with denim and casual layers
- Purpose: Everyday wear, stacking with other bracelets, casual accessorizing
- Metal: Brass beads with a metal snap closure
Questions & Answers
How do I adjust the size of this bracelet?
The band has two snap settings, so you can close it at whichever of the two lengths fits your wrist best.
What is the bracelet made from?
It's made from a leather band strung with hand-painted beads, brass beads, and small disc beads, finished with a metal snap closure.
Will the beads or leather look exactly like the photo?
Close, but not identical. Since each bracelet is hand-strung and the beads are hand-painted, you'll see minor natural variation in bead pattern and leather grain from piece to piece.
What colors is this bracelet available in?
It comes in black or brown leather, both finished with the same mix of painted and brass beads.
How should I care for the leather?
Keep it dry and wipe it down with a soft cloth; avoid soaking it or leaving it in direct sun for long periods.
