Murano Glass
In Venice, one of the world’s oldest family-run businesses is still in operation. The Barovier & Toso glassworks has evolved and transformed over time; starting with blowing glass bottles, today it is a world-renowned and exclusive producer of Venetian crystal. A history full of doubt and fragments Unfortunately, little is […]
Major Events in the History of this Art Form The origins of glassmaking in the area of the Venetian lagoon date very far back in history, with the first reliable reports of activity placing this art form in the 8th century. However, many centuries had to pass before the artisans […]
Venetian Glass: The Delicate Art – Part I A Murano glass creation (Rosanna Galvani/flickr) “The best glass in our time, that of greater beauty, more varied coloring and admirable skill is that made in Murano. It comes in all shades and its clarity and transparency are just like those of true and natural […]
Murano: The Method Behind the Magic Murano glass or vetro di Murano is magic, celebrated and revered all over the world for its beauty, fragility, the skill required in creating it, and last but definitely not the least, its history. Murano glassblowing is almost a religion, and collectors of Murano […]
Murano glass: The Art of Venice The art of making glass has never been quite as entrenched in a place as in Murano, Venice. Murano glass first made its appearance in the 8th century, and despite various ups and downs, has managed to not only endure but also flourish in […]
Filigrana a Retortoli was first mentioned in a petition for a patent in October of 1527. Filippo and Bernardo Serena, glassmakers from Murano, explained in their request a new method that employed bands of twisted threads and they hoped for a grace period of twenty-five years to protect their innovation […]
History of Murano Glass, part 2: The raw materials used in Venetian glass during the Renaissance differed slightly from their competing Islamic counterparts.
The art of Murano glassmaking certainly has a very long and interesting history. The Art Of Italian Glasswork – Past, Present, And Future The Roman Empire introduced glassmaking in the form of vases, vessels, and bottles to the continent of Europe, over 2000 years ago. Its Fall led to a brief […]
Dazzling and Colorful Murano Dinnerware I’m strange. I enjoy a beautiful table setting almost as much as I enjoy eating a fantastic meal. Dishes should be elegant. They should be sophisticated. As you can guess, there are no paper plates for me. Murano dinnerware is among the world’s best, of […]
These three hand-blown Murano glass angels make a perfect gift. They come in silver, emerald and ruby red. I love the gold-foil accents. Each of these angels is approximately 6 inches tall. I love the details on the wings and the full, golden halos. These make a perfect gift for […]