Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This is a strand of Millefiori beads, originating from Venice. These beads are renowned for their vibrant and intricate floral patterns, making each piece unique and captivating. The strand consists of 55 beads, with the primary bead size measuring approximately 9mm x 15mm. Please note that as these are antique items, they may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 55 beads
• Main Bead Size: 9mm x 15mm

Special Notes:

As these are antique items, please be aware that there may be 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" is Italian for "a thousand flowers." As Venice faced economic challenges due to the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market, Venetian artisans created Millefiori glass as a countermeasure. These richly colored and decorative glass beads became highly sought after in African bead trade, where merchants crafted cylindrical Millefiori beads and transported them as trade beads to Africa.