Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: Introducing the "END OF THE DAY" Millefiori, a beautiful piece crafted from glass fragments collected at the end of the day. This unique item is not only a piece of art but also a piece of history.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Size:
  • Length: 85cm
  • Main Bead Size: 24mm x 15mm

Note: As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Techniques: Mosaic application or mosaic folding method

In Africa, Millefiori beads are known as "Chachaso." The term "Millefiori" is Italian for "a thousand flowers." After the collapse of exclusive trade with the East, Bohemian glass dominated the European market, dealing a significant blow to Venice's trade economy. In response, Venice created decorative glass with a variety of colors, with Millefiori glass being a prime example. Merchants who were already trading beads with Africa crafted cylindrical beads from this glass and transported them to Africa as trade beads.