Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Millefiori beads, originating from Venice. The strand consists of 28 beads, each with a primary size of 15mm x 23mm. Please note that due to the antique nature of the beads, they may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 28 beads
• Main Bead Size: 15mm x 23mm

Special Notes:

As these are antique items, please be aware that they may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application or mosaic folding

In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachaso." The term "Millefiori" is Italian for "a thousand flowers." After the collapse of exclusive trade with the Orient and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market, Venice faced significant economic challenges. As a countermeasure, Venetian artisans created colorful decorative glass, with Millefiori glass being a prime example. Traders, already engaged in bead trade with Africa, crafted cylindrical glass beads from Millefiori glass and transported them to Africa as trade beads.