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a man is painting in his workshop with paint on the floor and brushes to it

Artisans (Italy). 'As they have for centuries, artisans here ply esoteric trades that don’t involve a computer mouse: glass-blowing, paper marbling, oarlock carving. Yet while other craft traditions have fossilised into relics of bygone eras, Venetian artisans have kept their creations current. A modern Murano-glass chandelier morphs into an outer-space octopus, & marbled paper makes splendid handbags.' http://www.lonelyplanet.com/italy/venice

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several different colored glass vases sitting in front of a window

This window was a unique experience to look through. Inside the circles, everything was colourful and distorted so much that you couldn't appreciate what lay behind but between them you got glimpses of the view hiding behind.

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a store front window with the words how to buy murano glass in venice italy

GlassOfVenice.com Guide on how to buy Murano Glass in Venice. All the practical advice you need to pick out a genuine Murano Glass piece at the right price in a Venetian store and get it home safely.

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a glass covered jar with a lid on a white tableclothed surface, in the shape of a basket

The lid for this transparent glass jar has been removed to facilitate the comparison of the different materials employed. The goldsmith, compared with the glassblower, is only able to work on the silver’s surface

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the history of glass making in venice, italy with text overlay that reads murano island tour

Venetians have been making glass since the Middle Ages, and the importance of glass objects, glass trading, and glass craftsmanship is so deeply interwoven with Venetian history and identity that it’s impossible to visit Venice without considering it. During this half-day walking tour, we’ll visit the Venetian island of Murano, home to the city’s glass factories and artisans in the company of an historian.

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