Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features exquisite Millefiori beads, renowned for their vibrant and intricate patterns.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Length: 87cm
• Main Bead Size: 9mm x 15mm

Special Notes:

As an antique item, it may have scratches, cracks, or chips. Please handle with care.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application or mosaic inlay

In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachasaw". 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, Venetian glassmakers created Millefiori glass as a countermeasure. These decorative glass beads, known for their colorful designs, were crafted into tube-shaped beads by traders and transported to Africa as trade beads.