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Terrazzo

Terrazzo

From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  • Main Entry: ter·raz·zo
  • Pronunciation: \tə-ˈra-(ˌ)zō, -ˈrät-(ˌ)sō\
  • Function: noun
  • Etymology: Italian, literally, terrace, perhaps from Old Occitan terrassa
  • Date: 1895
  • : a mosaic flooring consisting of small pieces of marble or granite set in mortar and given a high polish
Renate suggested the name for these beads - it is so fitting. Thanks so much Renate. I'd love to send you a pair if you send me your address!!!

Comments

stregata said…
Oh Sue, you are so sweet! Terrazzo came to mind immediately, when I saw these beads and I do think it is fitting. I am so thrilled you have named them this and I would be very honored and thrilled to receive a pair. If you could contact me at
rgstarke (at) web.de
I'll send you my address.
Thank you so much, you are very generous!
September 4, 2009 at 2:44 PM
Leslie said…
These are beautiful. Did you etch or not? Great name too.
September 5, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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