Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features exquisite Millefiori beads, renowned for their vibrant and intricate patterns. Each bead, originating from Venice, measures approximately 10mm by 16mm and there are 48 beads in total. Please note, due to the antique nature of these beads, some may have minor imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 48 beads
• Main Bead Size: 10mm x 16mm

Special Notes:

As these are antique items, they may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Techniques: Mosaic application or mosaic folding

Known as "chacha so" in Africa, Millefiori is an Italian term meaning "a thousand flowers." After losing its exclusive trade with the East and facing economic challenges from the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market, Venice created these colorful decorative glass pieces as a countermeasure. Traders, already engaged in bead trade with Africa, crafted cylindrical glass beads from these Millefiori glass pieces and transported them to Africa as trade beads.