Millefiori Glass Beads Strand

Product Description: This strand features exquisite Millefiori beads, originating from Venice. Renowned for their intricate and colorful designs, these beads are a testament to timeless craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 27 beads
• Main Bead Size: 13mm x 35mm
• Condition: As these are antique items, they may exhibit signs of wear such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application method or mosaic folded beads

In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachaso." The term “Millefiori” is Italian for “a thousand flowers.” Following the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the market dominance of Bohemian glass in Europe, Venice faced significant economic challenges. In response, Venetian artisans created colorful decorative glass, with Millefiori glass being one of the most notable outcomes. Traders who were already engaged in bead trade with Africa crafted cylindrical glass beads from this Millefiori glass, which were then transported to Africa as trade beads.