Murano Archives - ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 /decorating/murano/ ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000, Real Estate in Italy, Move to Italy Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:13:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 /wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-favicon-lifeinitaly-32x32.jpeg Murano Archives - ÎçÒ¹¸£Àû7000 /decorating/murano/ 32 32 The Barovier & Toso glassworks in Venice has been active since 1295 /the-barovier-toso-glassworks-venice/ /the-barovier-toso-glassworks-venice/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:22:02 +0000 /?p=101274 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 […]

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]]> /the-barovier-toso-glassworks-venice/feed/ 0 A History of Venetian Glassmaking /a-history-of-venetian-glassmaking/ /a-history-of-venetian-glassmaking/#respond Thu, 05 Jul 2018 08:16:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2018/07/05/a-history-of-venetian-glassmaking/ 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 […]

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]]> /a-history-of-venetian-glassmaking/feed/ 0 A History of Murano Glass- I /a-history-of-murano-glass-i/ /a-history-of-murano-glass-i/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:40:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/10/17/a-history-of-murano-glass-i/ 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 […]

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]]> /a-history-of-murano-glass-i/feed/ 0 Murano Glassblowing /glassblowing/ /glassblowing/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2017 09:07:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/10/17/murano-glassblowing/ 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 […]

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]]> /glassblowing/feed/ 0 Murano Glass /murano-glass-2/ /murano-glass-2/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2017 08:53:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2017/10/17/murano-glass-2/ 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 […]

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]]> /murano-glass-2/feed/ 0 A History of Murano Glass- III /a-history-of-murano-glass-iii/ /a-history-of-murano-glass-iii/#respond Mon, 08 Feb 2016 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2016/02/08/a-history-of-murano-glass-iii/ 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 […]

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]]> /a-history-of-murano-glass-iii/feed/ 0 A History of Murano Glass- II /a-history-of-murano-glass-ii/ /a-history-of-murano-glass-ii/#respond Tue, 15 Dec 2015 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2015/12/15/a-history-of-murano-glass-ii/ History of Murano Glass, part 2: The raw materials used in Venetian glass during the Renaissance differed slightly from their competing Islamic counterparts.

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]]> /a-history-of-murano-glass-ii/feed/ 0 Murano Italian Glasswork /murano-italian-glasswork/ /murano-italian-glasswork/#respond Sun, 21 Sep 2014 05:39:53 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2014/09/21/murano-italian-glasswork/ 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 […]

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]]> /murano-italian-glasswork/feed/ 0 Venetian Glass Dinnerware /venetian-glass-dinnerware/ Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2012/05/31/venetian-glass-dinnerware/ 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 […]

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]]> Fantastic Murano Glass Figurines /figurines/ Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2012/05/31/fantastic-murano-glass-figurines/ 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 […]

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]]> Venetian Glass Vases to Display /vases/ Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2012/05/31/venetian-glass-vases-to-display/ Murano Glass Vases – Even Prettier Than the Flowers They Showcase I love to have fresh flowers in my home. They’re just a fantastic addition to any décor. To me, there’s nothing better than showcasing the fruits of Mother Nature in Murano glass vases. In many cases they’re even pretty […]

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]]> Murano glass /este/ Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2012/05/31/murano-glass/ The D’Este Murano Glass Factory: The D’Este Murano glass factory was established in 1965 by a man from the island of Murano. He operated the company until 1995 when the activity was passed on to his sons. D’Este has always been a family enterprise. Presently, there are 6 master artisans […]

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]]> Murano Glass Jewelry /jewelry/ Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2012/05/31/murano-glass-jewelry/ Murano Glass Jewelry Murano Glass Jewelry – Some Truly Fantastic Finds Murano glass is world-renowned. It’s elegant, sophisticated and extremely beautiful. Usually, when you think of Murano glass pieces, jewelry doesn’t spring to mind. Chandeliers and wine goblets, perhaps – but not jewelry. By the time you are through reading […]

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]]> Murano Chandeliers /chandeliers/ Thu, 31 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000 http://prod.lifeinitaly.com/2012/05/31/murano-chandeliers/ Murano Venetian Glass Chandeliers Murano Chandeliers – Hanging Elegance This white glass chandelier with decoration in green and 24-carat gold trim is a visual wonder. It’s hand-forged and glass-blown, of course. The chandelier can hold six lights. However, you could also find the piece made for 3, 5 or 8 […]

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