{"id":3798,"date":"2020-03-01T12:51:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-01T11:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rendez-vous-fantasia.com\/murano-la-tradizione-del-vetro\/"},"modified":"2020-11-18T11:49:17","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T10:49:17","slug":"murano-the-tradition-of-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rendez-vous-fantasia.com\/en\/murano-the-tradition-of-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"The island of Murano – the tradition of glass"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Murano: the tradition of glass<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n

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The Venice Lagoon by Houseboat is certainly the most evocative and breathtaking itinerary.
\nThe Island of Murano, not so far from Venice, is not to be missed.<\/h4>\n

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Murano is one of the largest towns in the Lagoon and is internationally known for its unique glass art<\/b>, with a history dating back to the year 1200.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>According to the tradition, in 1291 the Doge of that time decided to transfer all the glass factories of Venice to Murano. They were already active before the year 1000, but since the houses of that time were mostly made of wood, they caused numerous and frequent fires. The production of glass is therefore inborn in the history of the island, and is still today its greatest pride.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The master glassmakers<\/b> have always been greatly respected by the inhabitants: just think that, at the time of the Serenissima, they were the only non-nobles who could actually marry the daughters of patricians! The economy of Murano is still driven today by this centuries-old art, which is jealously protected by the island’s craftsmen. The master glassmakers are assisted by two helpers, called servente<\/i> and serventino<\/i>, who are essential in the glass-blowing process<\/b>. In fact, not only do they support the long metal rod along which the master blows to give the glass the desired shape, but they also shape the glass with specific tools themselves, such as the spatula and the borsella<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Walking around the island, you will find numerous workshops of the master glassmakers, where you will be able to admire all the whole peculiar process of glass production. You will so immerse yourself in a magical atmosphere and, as you enter\u00a0 these workshops, you will almost feel as if you were going back in time.<\/span><\/p>\n

The worked Murano glass is so a true work of art: the products are refined and carefully tended. On the island you can therefore admire and also buy many objects made in Italy<\/b>. Jewellery, chandeliers, furnishings, figurines, glasses… you will be spoiled for choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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CURIOSITIES<\/span><\/h2>\n