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🧿 Decorative glass piece 🌸 Flower glass technique
millefiori

millefiori

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A small glass object with many flower-like patterns used for decoration
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪlɪˈfɪəri/
: millefiori
  • She bought a beautiful millefiori bead at the market.

Examples

  • She admired the intricate designs inside the millefiori pendant she received as a gift.

  • Collectors often seek out rare millefiori pieces for their unique patterns and vibrant colors.

  • The artist carefully arranged each millefiori bead to create a colorful bracelet.

  • These millefiori pieces are perfect for jewelry making.

  • The artist carefully arranged each millefiori bead to create a colorful bracelet.

  • Collectors often seek out rare millefiori pieces for their unique patterns and vibrant colors.

  • She admired the intricate designs inside the millefiori pendant she received as a gift.

Surface Forms

millefiori singular
millefioris plural

Etymology

Millefiori comes from the Italian words mille ('thousand') and fiori ('flowers'), which literally means 'a thousand flowers' and is a helpful image for a small glass bead or slice covered in many tiny, colourful flower-like designs.