Markets
Koforidua Bead Market
Krobo Glass Bead Market | Market day: Fridays only (6am–4pm) | Price range: Budget to mid-range | Tip: Arrive early for best selection; artisans demonstrate bead-making on request
Description
Ghana's premier bead market, arguably the best in West Africa. Every Friday, craftspeople and traders from across the region converge with recycled glass beads in every colour, pattern, and size. The Krobo glass bead tradition is centuries old and the quality found here is unmatched. A bead lover's paradise.
Experience Location & Route
📍 Address
Beads Market, Galloway Road, Koforidua, Ghana
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