Venetian Mosaic Keychain - Black

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 PP_KC_MOSPR
Live like they do in Venice when you carry your keys on this unique and beautifully designed Murano glass keychain. Featuring centuries-old glassmaking technique, this Venetian glass keychain is artistic and functional. This unusual hand-made keychain also makes a perfect present for someone who appreciates Italian style and Venetian heritage.
The pear-shaped bead measures just under 1 1/2 inches in length. The keychain comes with an attractive velvet pouch and a certificate of authenticity.

Because each item is a unique work of art made by hand, slight variations of colors and patterns are possible.

It all starts with crafting special Millefiori canes with a pattern inside, then cutting them into small pieces and carefully sorting them by hand inside a Murano Glass factory in Venice, Italy. The next step is making a Murano Glass bead by hand under a small flame. Then, while it is still hot, dipping the bead into the tray of tiny Millefiori pieces of appropriate colors to create a unique design and pattern. Lastly, the master reheats the bead again to make sure the Millefiori inclusions are completely infused into its surface, finalizes shaping it, and gradually cools it down. Thus, painstakingly, bead by bead, the artisans in Venice, Italy create Murano Glass Millefiori jewelry, serving pieces, candle holders, and accessories with beautiful mosaic patterns. This work has been going on for hundreds of years and today Murano Glass masters still use only basic tools and skills honed by decades of experience in their factories and workshops on Murano island.