Product Description: Presenting a strand of exquisite Millefiori beads, a timeless piece originating from Venice. This antique collection features 31 uniquely crafted beads, each measuring approximately 11mm by 29mm. As an antique item, please note that some beads may exhibit signs of wear, such as scratches, cracks, or chips, which add to their historical charm.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 31 beads
• Main Bead Size: 11mm x 29mm

Special Notes:

Due to the antique nature of these beads, they may have imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

Historical Period: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Mosaic application or mosaic inlay

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 Orient and the dominance of Bohemian glass in the European market, Venice sought to revitalize its economy by producing colorful decorative glass. Millefiori glass emerged as a hallmark of this revival. Traders, already engaged in bead trade with Africa, transformed this glass into cylindrical beads known as "trade beads," which were then transported to Africa.