Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Millefiori glass beads, known for their vibrant and intricate designs.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 109cm
  • Main Bead Size: 16mm x 10mm
• Condition: As this is an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to Early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application method or mosaic folding method

In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachaso." The term "Millefiori" means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. With the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market, Venice faced significant economic challenges. In response, Venetian artisans created a variety of decorative glass pieces, with Millefiori glass being one of the most notable. Traders, who had already been engaging in bead trade with Africa, crafted cylindrical glass beads from the Millefiori glass and transported them to Africa as trade beads.