Product Description: Discover the timeless beauty of this Millefiori Beads Strand from Venice. Measuring 125cm in length, each bead is approximately 10mm by 14mm. As an antique piece, please expect some wear, including possible scratches, cracks, or chips, adding to its unique charm.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Length: 125cm
• Main Bead Size: 10mm x 14mm

Special Notes:

As an antique item, this strand may exhibit signs of age such as scratches, cracks, or chips. These characteristics enhance its historical value and authenticity.

About Millefiori:

Era: Late 1800s to early 1900s

Origin: Venice

Technique: Millefiori, meaning "a thousand flowers" in Italian, involves intricate mosaic application or incorporation. Known as "Chachasso" in Africa, these beads were created by Venetian artisans as a response to the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in European markets. Venetian traders, already engaged in bead trade with Africa, crafted these vibrant glass beads into cylindrical forms and transported them to Africa as trade beads.