Garbe Mohammed - the Bead Man of Ghana

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8 жыл бұрын

On our recent trip to Ghana, we had a chance to speak to Garve Mohammed, who is a fourth-generation bead merchant with a stall at the famous Koforidua beads market.
He has been selling and trading beads across West Africa his whole working life - in Ghana, Togo, Benin, Nigeria and Mali. Garve has shared with us some of his most valuable beads - including chevron beads, Roman face beads and others.
Ghanaian beads are a fundamental part of the country's heritage. From Ghanaian waist beads to recycled glass beads, their popularity has been increasing over the past decade. Ghana's own Krobo beads are probably the most popular type of African beads!
Learn more about Ghanaian beads and Garbe's passion at WorldRemit Stories: www.worldremit.com/en/stories...

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@buttercuppp5605 7 жыл бұрын

He's so passionate about the beads I would love to get some waist beads from him

@TurboBeads 6 жыл бұрын

CALM SAVAGE much passion for beads! #TurboBeads

@atravelingman2925 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine if rappers went on stage with big ass beads instead of gold chains

@katemorgan4690 2 жыл бұрын

I had to sell the Italian world war two Gold a grandmother figure gave me after I was modern enslaved the last time I made it back to Texas to survive. But MY JEWELRY made with BEADS will always be mine and I can make more to sell.

@MDKE114 7 жыл бұрын

The book he shows is a great one, "The History of Beads: From 30, 000 B.C. to the Present" by Lois Sherr. He definitely knows beads very well and, I'm sure, the collector values of ancient beads. I appreciate his knowledge, experience and devotion!

@swicheroo1 5 жыл бұрын

I have that book.

@harygusnanda3959 3 жыл бұрын

Thankss

@trapppland3333 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting the book name I am doing a project about beads

@boukmananddessalines5522 Жыл бұрын

OMG! I have this book too. In Haiti beads are used as a way to spiritually connect to our Ancestors, and also for protection. 👏🏾🙏🏾🇭🇹❤ 🇬🇭🇧🇯🇹🇬🇳🇬

@ihopetowin 2 ай бұрын

A very important book for all who collect.

@BlueLineofthesky 6 жыл бұрын

This is a positive, happy man, very proud of his family trade. I really like him.

@melz3752 3 жыл бұрын

That looks like heaven on earth. I could spend every day there for a week and still not see everything he has to offer.

@barbaracoleman6641 6 жыл бұрын

I'm drooling while watching this. So many pretty beads! He truly loves what he does.

@anastasia122108 6 жыл бұрын

Passionate about beads. They are beautiful beads. I'd like to go to Africa just to look at his beads.

@TurboBeads 6 жыл бұрын

Evonne H. Beads are so wonderful! #TurboBeads

@Kr8tiva 4 жыл бұрын

Evonne Goddess ByNature I got lovely beads from IG: @Kr8tiva . They sell amazing beads

@joycedavis8007 2 жыл бұрын

He speaks of these beads with great pride sooo proud.

@phoenixLeoRising333 6 жыл бұрын

My imagination took me to his bead shop! I will save money to go. I have been dreaming of Ghana forever!

@asweare.talentedfamilygrou8064 5 жыл бұрын

I would also love to know it would be great for him to expand his business

@juliew1426 3 жыл бұрын

As a jewelry maker, I appreciate his passion and love for these beads. I LOVE African beads.(I don't know much about the different types from each country, so I simply know them as African.) I love that this heritage has been preserved so beautifully, which isn't easy in this modern world.

@sherylitamason-calhoun6044 8 жыл бұрын

Someone I would love to meet.

@TurboBeads 6 жыл бұрын

Sherylita Mason-Calhoun me too #TurboBeads

@michellaflavius1790 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk about beads for hours. So passionate. I want to go to that bead market

@SarahStephanieLandry 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this- what an amazing bead historian he is! The reference book at the end (The History of Beads by Lois Sherr Dubin) is one of my favourites, and I've gone through it several times, but have never seen the beads featured in the timeline in someone's hand life this before. Fascinating to see the scale of these rare, ancient little pieces of art.

@easypeasy2991 3 жыл бұрын

This person exudes such warmth, and his stall is like a museum... another item on my bucket list :D.

@horseshine6137 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Mohammed, are you in Tamale by any chance? I feel as though I met you many years ago in the market there. I remember seeing that first ancient bead you showed, the 7 layer bead. If it was really you, I am so happy to see you thriving and still doing business to this day. I still have the beads I bought there and I treasure them. I cannot remember if I bought any beads from you, if not I regret that decision! The year was 2000 when I was there.

@sethdylan1596 5 жыл бұрын

What an awesome man! Awesome trade! Beautiful beads. So interesting the history behind the ceremonial beading. Kinda shocking to hear a slave was worth 1 bead. Good to see times have changed, but traditions not lost!

@RUBY-dj4kw 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with african culture😩💕

@MyrealLyfe 4 жыл бұрын

I will be going to Ghana when the world opens bck up. I love this mans spirit he is so passionate about his father’s legacy & takes pride in it. I’m new to bead making so that’s wht led me to his video🙏🏽💪🏽🙌🏽

@nandarawtani6202 3 жыл бұрын

What a proud and passionate person...superb explanation too!!!! So much to learn from him...

@oyinade84 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my word I would love to visit Ghana someday. Gotta to plan out my trip when next I go to Nigeria to do a Ghanaian trip too. I love beads and he has so many beautiful ones. The chevron beads are to die for (my favorite shade of blue mixed with Earth red).

@miguelmiguelcarmelo9003 3 жыл бұрын

He does his work with passion

@marniep4332 5 жыл бұрын

How fabulous. What an interesting video. So wish i could go there i would be in my element. Lovely man too. Very proud. Quite rightly

@jude1515 2 жыл бұрын

So cool. The beads are beautiful.

@rebelbelle1039 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I've been making beaded jewelry for almost 20 years and I was lucky enough to get African beads.

@SunniTheEarthBabe 3 жыл бұрын

He needs a website.

@gold-in-melanin7488 4 жыл бұрын

Wow amazing! When you know your craft and are proud of it!

@sharon1775 4 жыл бұрын

he said it all..what a passion.

@priscillalimon9749 4 жыл бұрын

A humble man and his sacred beads, yes please Would like to purchase.

@imhotep5279 3 жыл бұрын

If you can make shipping arrangements, I’ll make purchase and send to you . When you get the package delivered , you pay me afterwards

@Babiisicko 6 жыл бұрын

What a kind soul love what you do what you Iove

@SuperChrisgail 8 ай бұрын

You are a wonderful man I hope to meet you some day🌎❤

@iam_trinikimmy 6 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! That's some great historical reference.

@t.r.k.pathan6806 4 жыл бұрын

Contact: +91 9557170169

@Moreofjewel 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 💜

@valeriejerome6682 4 жыл бұрын

How are you??? I am happy i found you and this site

@ihopetowin 5 жыл бұрын

Beads are a lingering lifelong passion of mine. I wear beads every day.

@skyet8558 4 жыл бұрын

I wish I can buy some of his beads!! They are so beautiful🥰

@tfavors4 3 жыл бұрын

AK Boatmann Hello. Can you connect me with someone that sells beads?

@AeliciaMechele 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@shitalonnet24980 7 жыл бұрын

he is rich man.

@naesyakouame-mcmanus4842 7 жыл бұрын

Those are some beautiful waist bead

@imaladywith3 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative

@Createshareandgive 5 жыл бұрын

I would love to own some of his beads💕💜!

@savannah58 Ай бұрын

I hope his shop is still open when i travel to Ghana hopefully this year

@mbianyorritaoben1951 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.so beautiful

@pramodrai4362 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@savannah58 2 жыл бұрын

I hope he's still their when I come to visit

@tridrummond2079 6 жыл бұрын

Ooooh they are wonder of colour of beads. I have never seen like it before. Can i order some from you? Mr. Mohammed?

@mercytappeh3439 4 жыл бұрын

That's very nice:)

@pearln2308 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful 😍

@snapfinger1 Жыл бұрын

Naturally the one you want is not for sale. :)

@angelaba339 Жыл бұрын

I need to come here in February

@justinaacorn5721 8 жыл бұрын

Right. I'm going!

@lovon1000 7 жыл бұрын

oh wow.

@alsaulso1332 4 жыл бұрын

I want to talk with him!! love these!!

@rohitwarsistyle9957 4 жыл бұрын

manufacture this beads 09873778371 whatsab no

@khatoonsalma4942 2 жыл бұрын

Your father's ancestral beads are so beautiful I would love to have those beads garland from you 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

@suzanne9695 7 ай бұрын

Hello thanks for sharing! What an intriguing story, I would love to meet this gentleman and also find out how to access the bead market. Does anyone have contact info for Mr. Mohammed? Thanks for reading

@anthonywest4173 5 жыл бұрын

NICE.

@sarapiksit 2 жыл бұрын

I love iranian blue torquoise stone

@jonatmay 3 жыл бұрын

A lot of these beads I see them in Michaels amazing

@bamochalok6505 4 жыл бұрын

Hi.. I'm From India.. We use these ornaments in India's one of the states, Arunachal Pradesh... These are too beautiful.... Please.. Hope you reply

@rabeccaprimeau7531 6 жыл бұрын

I need to get ahold of this man I inherited my grandmothers vintage jewelry that she used to have in her vintage shop many African trade bead strands and finished pieces I wish I had that book shown in this video

@kingfatah7476 5 жыл бұрын

imbox me at Muhammudabdifatah420@gmail.com and iprovide you with details

@salima1087 5 жыл бұрын

King Fatah hi dear how do I contact this man please?any number

@ohemaakalifatv4572 2 жыл бұрын

Wooow

@valeriejerome6682 4 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend..this ia Mimi..from Peace Corps

@worldpearlmarket6060 5 жыл бұрын

Anyone have a idea what book the great man uses there ? i would love the tiltle to purchase it. Further, wonderfull video, great man, superb beads. im in for Koforidea!

@kingfatah7476 5 жыл бұрын

imbox me at Muhammudabdifatah420@gmail.com and iprovide you with details

@veeealy1031 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna visit

@lindabrown0 7 жыл бұрын

I was having such a good time with this video until he showed the old bead that could have been exchanged for a slave.......The reality of it wiped the smile right off my face.......

@cntp4819 6 жыл бұрын

linda brown ukkhguh

@ArtsyLadyCrafter Жыл бұрын

Yep. History will do that. 😢 Sometimes you can get past that and enjoy the beauty of what we have today, like those specific beads. Sometimes you can't.

@worldremit 2 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@YukonlifeMX 6 ай бұрын

❤

@javierguzman4067 6 жыл бұрын

I may be wrong, but the last bead he shows looks to be Phoenician... Well over 2000 years old...

@yashny Жыл бұрын

I would love to get some of the beads

@lesliethomas5845 8 ай бұрын

❤ 💎📿

@anajulie1443 9 ай бұрын

I work with beads yours are very beautiful appréciate from mauritius

@famatafollder1996 4 жыл бұрын

Hi how can i get 8n contact with you, when i come to Ghana

@ErikisOfficial 2 жыл бұрын

It's 3:50am here in LA and I'm up trying to decide what beads I'm going to use for a necklace I wanna make for myself. ☮🌌🌃

@divinajoyguiab5047 4 жыл бұрын

how to do it i love.to learn

@adulboorana4915 3 жыл бұрын

อยากไปซื้อมากเลยครับ

@abundantsunflower1107 6 жыл бұрын

He speaks exactly like my Ghanaian friend. Lol

@voticiano 6 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the book he is reading?

@overorderbrett Ай бұрын

i wonder if he has an online store?

@daphnerodriguez9980 3 жыл бұрын

POWERFUL AMAZING MAN BEADS 🌟❤️🖤💚🤎 FAMILY DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME BEAUTIFUL ✨,

@chichine632 4 жыл бұрын

Starting my journey with beads

@rohitwarsistyle9957 4 жыл бұрын

manufacture this beads all design 09873778371 wahtsab no

@Iwillheeltheworld 3 жыл бұрын

how do i get in touch with this man @worldremit

@crystallight328 6 жыл бұрын

I started my waist bead business and I sell them for $5.99 my question how can I make a bundle of them and sell at festivals if I don’t know the waist size prior to making? I’ve been making waist beads and wearing them for two years. I love the meanings and concepts about them.

@NikkiDavis843 5 жыл бұрын

I would make them larger and then downsize as needed.

@rohitwarsistyle9957 4 жыл бұрын

This beads all design manufacture from India .whatsab .09873778371

@Heiyoooo 2 жыл бұрын

🌺🌺🌺🌺💖💖🥰🥰💖💖💖

@FEMI9INEOracle 5 жыл бұрын

🇬🇭

@abipuddico 6 жыл бұрын

I was in this market last year Awesome bead market

@veronamoody961 6 жыл бұрын

Annie Puddicombe Where is his bead store located? Do you have his contact info?

@annemarietiani2206 9 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Do you have blue chevrons beads for thé wholesaling? If yes, please give me their price

@candraadler3021 Жыл бұрын

We're can I buy these beads?

@studymail5946 3 жыл бұрын

Beads are also important is our culture

@clintallen8600 2 күн бұрын

I just want to know how to get a hold of you

@eunicesamuel434 3 жыл бұрын

Grandpa are in Accra here

@nirmalai.vasigaren9295 3 жыл бұрын

I want to sit down and chat with him for hours.

@maryreed663 2 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy some of your beads

@ravishah8463 6 жыл бұрын

See this link

@abibitumiholistics 3 жыл бұрын

How can I contact the person who narrates this video??

@celestialfanessa2398 2 жыл бұрын

I am a beadaholic💯🙆‍♀️👏👏👏

@rashidalibhatti4562 11 ай бұрын

Please how to make sindhi Bracelet

@jamesbenyo4356 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to buy beads directly from Mr. Mohammed?

@oyinade84 6 жыл бұрын

I would like be to purchase some beads from him, is he available online through Etsy or his own site?

@kingfatah7476 5 жыл бұрын

@giftikeh590 2 жыл бұрын

How to I get to this bead merchant?

@blackrebelradio9879 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have beads, sacred? Bone, and amber?

@MremboJane 6 жыл бұрын

You have very lovel beads there. How can i get some in kenya?

@stephenteye9696 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I can delivered to you