Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features exquisite Millefiori beads, a testament to Venetian craftsmanship. Each bead displays intricate patterns reminiscent of a thousand flowers, true to the name "Millefiori," which means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. This piece is a beautiful example of Venetian artistry, dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s. The strand measures 85cm in length, with each bead approximately 10mm x 12mm. Please note that, as an antique item, it may have some imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Length: 85cm
• Main Bead Size: 10mm x 12mm

Special Notes:

As this is an antique item, it may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Millefiori, which translates to "a thousand flowers" in Italian, is a decorative glasswork technique that originated in Venice. This method, known for its colorful and intricate designs, gained prominence in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Venetian artisans developed Millefiori glass as a response to the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in European markets. Traders, who had already been trading beads in Africa, crafted these glass canes into cylindrical beads known as trade beads, which were then traded in African markets. In Africa, these beads are often referred to as "Chachaso."