Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Millefiori beads, originating from Venice. Each strand includes 25 beads, with the primary bead size measuring approximately 11mm by 35mm. Please note that, as an antique item, the beads may exhibit signs of wear, such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Number of Beads: 25
• Main Bead Size: 11mm x 35mm

Special Notes:

As this is an antique item, please be aware that there may be some imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s
Origin: Venice
Technique: Mosaic application or mosaic inlay
In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachaso." The term Millefiori means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. After the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the domination of the European market by Bohemian glass, Venice responded by creating colorful decorative glass, leading to the invention of Millefiori glass. Merchants, who were already engaged in bead trade with Africa, crafted cylindrical Millefiori beads from this glass and transported them to Africa as trade beads.