Millefiori glass techniques have been in use for many centuries and date back to the Roman period. One of the oldest pieces of Millefiori was found during the discovery of Anglo-Saxon jewellery in the twin cemeteries of Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. In more recent centuries, Millefiori glass is more notibly connected to famous Venetian glassware, especially that of Murano glass. The name Murano being the small island location off the shores of Venice which became the main area for glass-making during the 13th century.

The elliptical-shaped mouth blown glass shade of this stunning Mini-Monty Pendant exhibits the results that hundreds of years of glass-making evolution has provided. Millefiore glass fusion is mixed with silvery flakes thereby giving a delightful decorative lighting feature when the light is both on and off. The Murano mouth blown pendant light is both luxurious and elegant as well as relaxing. Nevertheless, it also has a wild side and can flaunt its beauty when the setting is right.

This particular Mini-Monty Pendant comes with a choice of four different shade designs each one with the distinctive Millefiore glass fusion designs. Murano means quality and this is certainly what this delightful Murano mouth blown pendant light is.

You can buy this lamp as well as see the various options here:
Murano Mouth Blown Pendant Light with Millefiore Glass Fusion.

When lit, these Swazi cube candles are illuminated from within, allowing light to escape through the patterned areas seen on the outer shell of the candle. These are made from hard wax veneer which barely melts when the wick is aflame. The patterns on each invidual candle are hand made by the artisans in Swaziland, with slightly different interpretations on each one.

Millefiori, meaning ‘thousand flowers’ was first discovered in ancient Egypt but was later perfected in the great glass-making cities of Italy. The glass beads and other items found there were of such high standards and beauty that they became valuable and much desired. Later traders travelling the trade routes on the African coast would trade beads made in Venice as a form of currency in exchange for ivory and gold. Africans were so taken by the craftsmanship that they began to make their own. The craft of Millefiori was therefore transplanted to the African continent.

However, what is most well known today, is the African art of candle making which uses the technique of Millefiori but without the glass. A distinctive hard wax is used instead which is formed so as to create a variety of colorful designs. This particular Swazi cube candle has a green shield print and is around 4 inches in height and the same in width.

If you have an African themed room in your home, especially a bedroom, then this African Swazi cube candle will make a delightful addition. That said, it will make a wonderful accompaniment to many styles of interior design with its rich color and vibrant lighting effects when lit.

You can buy this candle from here: Cube Green Shield Candle from Swaziland

Price: $28