Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This piece features Millefiori elbow beads, known for their vibrant and intricate designs. Originating from Venice, these beads showcase the exquisite craftsmanship of Venetian glassmakers.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Length: 88cm
• Main Bead Size: 40mm x 14mm
• Note: As these are antique items, they may exhibit signs of wear, such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, Millefiori beads are a testament to the rich history and artistry of Venetian glassmaking. The term "Millefiori" is Italian for "a thousand flowers," reflecting the intricate floral patterns created through mosaic application or folding techniques. Known as "chacha-so" in Africa, these beads were crafted as a response to the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market. Venetian merchants, already engaged in the bead trade with Africa, transformed these colorful glass pieces into cylindrical trade beads, which were then transported to Africa, continuing the legacy of Venetian glass in global trade.