Add a touch of global history to your jewelry with these stunning Antique Millefiori Glass Beads, handcrafted in Venice and once traded across Africa in the 19th to early 20th centuries. Each bead is a unique work of art, featuring vibrant mosaic patterns in rich reds, blues, yellows, and earthy tones — a true testament to the Millefiori (“thousand flowers”) glassmaking technique.
These cylindrical beads vary in design, showcasing classic eye, stripe, and floral motifs. They are perfect for collectors, jewelry designers, or anyone drawn to ethnographic art and vintage components.
Details:
• Material: Glass
• Origin: Venetian, traded in West Africa
• Type: Millefiori Trade Beads
• Shape: Cylinder
• Condition: Antique; signs of age and wear consistent with historical use
• Use: Necklaces, bracelets, collectors, or mixed media art
