Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: Presenting a strand of exquisite Millefiori beads. These Venetian beads are known for their colorful, intricate patterns resembling a 'thousand flowers.' Each strand consists of 19 beads, with the primary bead size being 13mm by 33mm. Please note that due to their antique nature, the beads may exhibit signs of wear, such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 19 beads
• Main Bead Size: 13mm x 33mm

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 method. In Africa, these beads are known as Chachaso. The term "Millefiori" means 'a thousand flowers' in Italian. Following the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market, Venice sought to revitalize its trade economy by producing these decorative glass beads. Millefiori glass beads became a hallmark of Venetian craftsmanship and were traded extensively with Africa, where they were transformed into cylindrical trade beads by local merchants.