The African people at large are admired or their frugality. They waste nothing and have been recycling materials for generations. The same is true for materials washed up onto shore. Glass bottles are found on most beaches. These, as well as other glass objects, are collected by hand, broken up, heated to high temperatures and poured into molds. The end result are the beautiful colored glass beads admired today by so many who have embraced an ethnic chic design aesthetic. Please specify color and length (7" or 7.5"). Bracelets sold separately,