Bida beads

About

Bida bead making is a traditional craft in Nigeria where artisans transform recycled glass bottles into vibrant beads. The process involves melting colored glass in a wood-fired furnace, using iron rods to shape the molten glass, and then decorating the beads with a distinctive white pattern. The finished products, known as Bida glass beads or "bikini glass," are renowned throughout West Africa for their unique, fluid colors and elegance.