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Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
  • Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff
Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff

Painted Bead & Brass Leather Cuff

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Small hand-painted beads run along the edge of a slim leather band — black-and-white patterned beads, coiled brass, and pale disc beads alternating in a steady rhythm across the strap.

  • Material: Leather, painted and brass disc beads, metal snap closure
  • Color: Black or brown
  • Length: 9 in
  • Width: 0.625 in
  • Closure: Two-snap adjustable
  • Origin: Ghana
  • Beads: Hand-painted, brass, disc

The band sits close to the wrist rather than loose, and the beads catch light without adding weight. Two snap settings adjust the fit, so it layers easily with other cuffs or holds its own worn solo with denim and casual sleeves.
Details
  • Two-snap adjustable closure
  • Mixed bead detailing along the band
  • Available in black or brown leather

Each bracelet is hand-strung and hand-finished, so bead placement, bead color and leather grain vary slightly from one piece to the next.

The Story

Beadwork has been part of daily and ceremonial dress in Ghana for generations, worn by Akan, Krobo and other communities as adornment, as gifts, and as markers of occasions like naming ceremonies and festivals. Beads are strung, combined by color and shape, and added to over time rather than treated as disposable.

The painted beads on this cuff carry the small hand-drawn irregularities of beads finished by hand rather than machine-stamped — no two are painted the same way, which is part of what gives Ghanaian beadwork its individual character. Paired here with brass beads and a plain leather band, the tradition translates into an everyday cuff rather than ceremonial regalia.

Each band starts as a cut length of leather, punched with small holes along its edge. The artisan threads beads one at a time through the holes, alternating painted, brass and small disc beads, then rivets the snap closures so the band sizes to the wrist.

Craft & Care
  • Technique: Ghanaian beaded leatherwork

Wipe the leather clean with a soft, dry cloth. Keep it away from water and prolonged sun exposure.

Questions

How do I adjust the size?

The band has two snap settings, so you can close it at whichever of the two lengths fits your wrist best.

What is it 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 look exactly like the photo?

Close, but not identical. Each bracelet is hand-strung and the beads are hand-painted, so bead pattern and leather grain shift slightly from piece to piece.

What colors is it available 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 stretches.

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