Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Millefiori beads, originating from Venice. The strand measures 126cm in length, with the main beads sized at 16mm x 11mm. Please note that as an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Size:
  • Length: 126cm
  • Main Bead Size: 16mm x 11mm

Special Notes:

As this is an antique item, it may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Techniques: Mosaic application or mosaic inlay

Millefiori, meaning "a thousand flowers" in Italian, refers to a type of decorative glass made by fusing together multiple glass rods. In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachaso." Venice developed Millefiori glass as part of an effort to counteract the economic impact of losing their monopoly on trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in European markets. Venetian merchants, who were already engaged in bead trading with Africa, created cylindrical Millefiori beads, which were then traded in Africa as trade beads.