Meet the Guinness World Records largest bead sculpture makers, Juliana Gharbin and her team from Jules Beads
The size of the largest bead sculpture adjudged by the Guinness World Records (GWR) is 2.69 m x 2.05 m x 1.47 m (8 ft 10 in x 6 ft 9 in x 4 ft 10 in), and this was achieved by the Ghanaian team, Jules Beads, with Juliana Gharbin as the team lead.
The bag was produced in the Ghanaian colours of red, gold, green, and black at Prampram, Ghana, over 10 days, and completed on March 13, 2025.
After the production, the team finished uploading their evidence by August 30, 2025.
On December 8, 2025, GWR responded with positive feedback that the entry was successful, and by January 15, 2026, the certificate was in their hands (Largest bead sculpture).
The other team members who made the achievement possible are Babra Ajok, Alhassan Fauzia, Tijani Addo, Bridget Esi Quansah, Appiah Lordia Konadu, Akosua Adutwumwaa Amoah, Setor Akua Modzro and Kouassi Akoissi Sandrine Laetitia.
At a press conference on Saturday, January 24, 2026, to unveil the record-breaking bead sculpture, Ms Gharbin said her next focus is to move to the classroom and share knowledge with schoolchildren on bead art and how it can be turned into a skill and a livelihood.
She explained that the idea to take beadmaking to schools was rooted in her own journey as a creative person, stressing that young people need early exposure, discipline, and motivation to succeed.
Juliana Gharbin and her 'Jules Beads' team are experienced crafters who worked collaboratively on the construction for 10 days.
The bag features two Adinkra symbols representing important aspects of Ghanaian heritage as the motif. The symbols the team chose represent versatility and loyalty.
Ms Gharbin, the founder and creative director of Jules Beads, explained that the project demanded long hours, patience, and teamwork.
She said the attempt received support from only a few brands, with most of the funding coming from her personal resources and support from family members and close associates.
She noted that the experience reinforced her belief that Ghanaian craft has global value but requires structure, focus and sustained support to thrive.
Beyond the record, Ms Gharbin said the sculpture is meant to serve as a tool for learning and inspiration, particularly for young people who may not see creative work as a viable option.
According to her, the goal now is to use the achievement to encourage skills development, preserve bead artistry, and show young creatives that local craftsmanship can compete on a global level when given the right attention.
