{"product_id":"matched-elbow-millefiori-venetian-trade-beads-153951","title":"Matched Elbow Millefiori Venetian Trade Beads 36 inch","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eMillefiori, an Italian term meaning “a thousand flowers,” refers to beads also known as “mosaic” beads globally. Crafting millefiori beads involves a two-step process: first, murrine or canes are created, and then they are applied to a molten wound glass core to form beads. Venice became a significant producer of millefiori beads, which were extensively imported to Africa from the late 1800s onward and exchanged for various goods. Although surviving bead sample cards are typically dated to the 1920s, the beads themselves are generally dated from the mid-1800s through the early 1900s, as noted in standard bead references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"630\"\u003eThis matched pair of elbow millefiori beads features gently curved forms with intricate floral mosaic patterns that align in both shape and design. Such matched examples are especially desirable, reflecting careful selection and preserving the symmetry and craftsmanship of traditional Venetian glasswork. Old millefiori beads are highly valued for their historical and artistic significance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1pl42_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.global.Strand_Length-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorButton_1pl42_99\" aria-label=\"Edit Strand Length metafield\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1pl42_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_1pl42_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1pl42_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003eStrand Length: 36 inches\u003cbr\u003eBead Size: 14-15 mm diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1022\" data-start=\"630\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e153951\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 153000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51199822364967,"sku":"153951","price":490.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_9304_5e1d4685-49ee-41b7-a9a2-ee0b92c16a5f.jpg?v=1774459433","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/matched-elbow-millefiori-venetian-trade-beads-153951","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}