Product Description: This strand features 24 exquisite Millefiori beads, renowned for their vibrant and intricate patterns. Millefiori, meaning "a thousand flowers" in Italian, showcases the artistry of Venetian glassmaking. Each bead measures approximately 12mm by 36mm, making them a striking addition to any collection. Please note that as antique items, they may exhibit signs of age such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 24 beads
• Main Bead Size: 12mm x 36mm

Special Notes:

As these are antique beads, they may have some imperfections such as scratches, cracks, or chips.

About Millefiori:

The Millefiori technique dates back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, originating in Venice. It involves either mosaic application or mosaic folding methods. Known as "chachaso" in Africa, Millefiori beads were a Venetian response to the collapse of exclusive trade with the East and the dominance of Bohemian glass in European markets. Venetian artisans created these colorful decorative glass pieces, which were then crafted into tube-shaped beads by traders and exported as trade beads to Africa.