Product Description: This strand features Milifiori beads, a stunning example of Venetian craftsmanship. Originating from Venice, these beads are known for their intricate floral patterns, giving them the name "Milifiori," which means "a thousand flowers" in Italian. This strand includes 35 beads, each measuring approximately 10mm by 23mm. Please note that these are antique items and may have some scratches, cracks, or chips.

Specifications:

• Origin: Venice
• Bead Count: 35 beads
• Bead Size: Approximately 10mm x 23mm

Special Notes:

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

About Milifiori Beads:

Dating back to the late 1800s to early 1900s, Milifiori beads originate from Venice and are crafted using mosaic techniques or mosaic inlay methods. In Africa, they are known as "Chachaso." These beads were created as a response to the economic challenges Venice faced when Bohemian glass dominated the European market following the collapse of exclusive trade with the East. Venetian merchants, already engaged in bead trade with Africa, began producing cylindrical glass beads from Milifiori glass to trade with African markets.