{"product_id":"millefiori-venetian-mixed-trade-beads-38-inch-156727","title":"Millefiori Venetian Mixed Trade Beads 38inch","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 38-inch strand of colorful Venetian millefiori trade beads, showcasing the intricate patterns and vibrant glasswork for which Venetian beadmakers are renowned. Each bead features distinctive mosaic-like designs created by layering and fusing colorful glass canes, resulting in beautiful floral and geometric patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced in Venice, Italy, these beads were widely traded across Africa and other parts of the world, where they became valued both for their beauty and as important trade commodities. This substantial 38-inch strand highlights the craftsmanship of Venetian glass artisans and the fascinating history of global trade and cultural exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-34711c23-7fff-36e6-1178-9c8057eef02b\"\u003eThis strand is not intended to be a ready-to-wear necklace. Although the strand can be worn \"as is,\" the string holding it together is not durable and may break with use. For this reason, we recommend that you restring the beads before wearing them.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldRow_17rwl_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_MetafieldField_18aa6_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_ni3is_6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_ni3is_25\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eStrand Length: 38 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInches. (including sting\/raffia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBead Size: 9-12 \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emm in diameter. See photo with penny for size comparison (US penny is 19mm).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e156727\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51900338209063,"sku":"156727","price":298.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7682_eda1a7f9-1627-42f1-8a68-ad707e58a9e4.jpg?v=1787233038","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/millefiori-venetian-mixed-trade-beads-38-inch-156727","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}