Millefiori Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features exquisite Millefiori beads. Originating from Venice, these beads are renowned for their vibrant, floral patterns.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Length: 110cm
• Main Bead Size: 15mm x 52mm
• Condition: As these are antique items, they may have scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application method or mosaic fold-in method

Known as "chachaso" in Africa, Millefiori is an Italian term meaning "a thousand flowers." Following 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, they created richly decorated glass, epitomized by Millefiori glass. Traders, already engaged in bead trade with Africa, crafted cylindrical beads from this glass, which were then transported to Africa as trade beads.