Product Description: This is a Millefiori Glass Beads Strand, a beautiful and intricate example of Venetian craftsmanship. The strand features 34 beads, each uniquely designed and showcasing the vibrant colors and patterns typical of Millefiori glasswork. The total length of the strand is 80cm, with the main beads measuring approximately 27mm by 29mm. Please note that as an antique item, it may have some imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Size:
  • Number of Beads: 34
  • Length: 80cm
  • Main Beads Size: 27mm x 29mm
• Condition: Antique item with possible scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application method or mosaic folded bead

In Africa, these beads are known as "Chachaso." The term "Millefiori" is Italian for "a thousand flowers," referring to the intricate floral patterns created in the glass. After the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the market dominance of Bohemian glass in Europe, Venice responded by producing decorative glass with a wide range of colors and patterns. Millefiori glass became a hallmark of this period. Traders who were already engaged in bead trade with Africa made cylindrical beads from this glass and transported them to Africa as trade beads.