Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: Presenting a stunning strand of Millefiori beads, originating from Venice. This exquisite piece features 24 individual beads, each meticulously crafted and showcasing the unique beauty of Millefiori glasswork.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 24 beads
• Main Bead Size: 10mm x 41mm

Special Notes:

As this is an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips. These characteristics are part of its historical charm.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application or mosaic inclusion method

Known as "chachaso" in Africa, Millefiori means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. After the collapse of exclusive trade with the Orient, Venetian glassmakers, facing competition from Bohemian glass dominating European markets, created colorful decorative glass to revitalize their trade. Millefiori glass is one of the most iconic results of these efforts. Merchants who were already trading beads with Africa crafted cylindrical glass beads from this Millefiori glass, which then became highly valued trade beads in Africa.