We now stock Ugandan Acholi Beads and a new beautiful range of handmade recycled glass beads from Ghana.

Ugandan Acholi Beads

These beautiful "upcycled" beads are made by the Acholi tribeswomen of Uganda using old magazines destined for landfill. The women of the Acholi tribe formed a beading collective after they were forced to flee their villages in Northern Uganda due to a civil war. They resettled in the capital city, Kampala, where the sale of these amazing beads means that they are now able to afford the school fees for their children. 

Ghanaian Recycled Glass Beads

These stunning beads are handmade using traditional techniques in Ghana - the glass for these beads comes from beer, wine and cola bottles!