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Watch glass artist Davide Penso at work producing marvellous African-inspired glass beads.
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The world’s oldest family of glassmakers, the Baroviers trace their ancestry back to the 13th century. They still produce stunning contemporary pieces.
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The first shop you see as you disembark at Murano, this internationally known firm specializes in distinctive modern pieces.
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This talented artist from a long line of glassmakers, transforms the ancient art of murrhine glassware into striking modern objects.
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Here delicate lace handkerchiefs are sewn on a traditional cylindrical cushion.
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While the front of the shop is an emporium of lace tablecloths, hand towels and mats, the rear is a gallery with a priceless 18th-century wedding gown, a lace fan owned by Louis XIV and lace altarpieces.
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Striking etched bowls and slender wine glasses from Salviati flank international designer items in this wonderful collection.
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Vast showrooms display traditional and semi-modern glass designs with an emphasis on chandeliers and vases.
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A stunning new showroom containing contemporary pieces by Carlo Moretti and Venini, alongside classic light fittings by Barovier & Toso.
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Sample Burano’s trademark vanilla-flavoured shortbread, bussolai , freshly baked in traditional rounds or “S” shapes.
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