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Krobo, Ghana (CNN) -- A new generation of Ghanaians are rediscovering their heritage -- and rediscovering the appeal of traditional beads.

Many Ghanaians used to associate beads with an old-fashioned coming-of-age ritual for girls. But not anymore.

Tairee, a student at the University of Ghana, is proud to wear traditional beads. "It's coming back into fashion," she told CNN. "People can actually wear them on their necks and as parts of their clothing. I don't think they are old fashioned. It's coming back."

But it's not just women who are fans. Masoom, another University of Ghana student, said he thought women looked good in beads.......

Read more at  -   http://edition.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/africa/04/02/ghana.beads.fashion/