Located off the shore of Venice, Italy, Murano glassmakers are interwoven with Venetian glass and held a monopoly on quality glassmaking for centuries, developing or refining many technologies including crystalline glass, enameled glass, glass with threads of gold, multicolored glass, milk glass, and imitation gemstones made of glass. Glass from Venezia is considered by many to be the best in the world, exhibiting a m agnificent quality unlike any other in the world. Their goal is to share this very beauty, Murano glass with customers.
The artisans of Murano are still employing the century-old techniques, crafting everything from contemporary classic art glass and glass jewelry to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers. They work directly with ensuring the lowest prices and highest quality for the consumer. Some of the Murano''s historical glass factories remain today as well known brands, amongst them, are Venini, Barovier&Toso, Pauly, and Seguso.
The process of making Murano glass is rather complex. Colours, techniques and materials vary depending upon the look a glassmaker is trying to achieve. Most Murano glass art is made using the lamp-working technique. The glass is made from silica which becomes liquid at high temperatures. As the glass passes from a liquid to a solid state, there is an interval when the glass is soft before it hardens completely. This is when the glass-master can shape the material.
Murano glasses are imported by Murano Glass Gifts Co., specializes in the import of hand made blown venetian art glass pieces, including classic murano glass jewelry and tableware such as murano glass vases, murano glass fish, and the extravagant murano glass chandelier. Each individual piece is hand crafted or blown by classic Murano glass master artisans and each piece is unique and made to order, exhibiting a magnificent quality unlike any other in the world. Today Murano remains a destination for tourists and classic art and jewellery lovers alike.
