Origin of Legendary Art

The first time Millefiori pattern appeared was in
the 8th century
during Phoenician times, Roman times, and Alexandrian times. The glass art has a long history behind it.

From Venice to Murano

Every legendary figures carry stories behind them,
and Millefiori is no exception.

Venice became the glassmaking center when the
Venetian Republic feared that fire would destruct the city's buildings since they were mostly wooden.

In 1291, the glassmakers were forced to move
their factories to Murano. Murano Glass has continued to exist and also grow successfully until today.

Nowadays,
Murano glass is still inseparable with Venetian glass.

When Legend meets Exceptional Craftsmanship

Dating from the 15th century, it was the first time that
Millefiori were produced using
the most famous Murano Glass.

Murano Glass is a glass in a chemical sense of the word when potassium, silica, soda and lime are mixed together in a fiercely hot furnace at a temperature of 1500°C to turn the mixture into liquid state.

Murano Glass is made exclusively on the small island of Murano, which is located within the borders of the Northern Italy city of Venice.

The first naming

Millefiori was named by author Apsley Pellatt who
first used the term "Milleifori" in his book called
"Curiosities of Glass Making" in 1849. The term also appeared in the Oxford English Dictionary.

The Legend Reborn

The technique of making Millefiori Murano Glasses and
the production process have not changed, and every bead is completely handmade by artisans.

After that, for many years, the art of Millefiori was lost and the technique was only revived in the 19th century.

Modern Wearable Art Piece

Despite the fact that other places around the world
make beautiful glassware, none of them can compare with Millefiori with such a rich history and high artistic value.