In part one, I talked a little about the history and importance of bead making in Ghana. I had the opportunity to visit TK Beads where I watched the two processes for creating beads from recycled glass. In the first process, the glass is ground into a powder. This powder can then be dyed to whatever colour is required. The…

West African women, men, locals and obroni alike adorn themselves with necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry made of beautifully coloured glass beads. Bracelets made in Ghana of recycled glass This jewelry is typically inexpensive and one can own quite a few pieces and match your clothing with something different each day. Many people purchase loose beads and make their own…

“You are welcome.” Three words that I hear several times a day. It is a form of greeting that encompasses Ghanaian hospitality. When I enter a store or visit a Ghanaian’s house, their first words are “You are welcome”. If I walk into a room where people are eating, they invite me to join – “You are welcome”. I have…