Some of Barovier&Toso’s work can be seen in chandeliers for Louis Vuitton stores and Four Seasons hotels. Working glass in the Barovier&Toso furnace. The company markets itself as the oldest of its ...

Join Tom and Mike from Take Time to Travel as they embark on a captivating day trip from Venice to Murano, the renowned island famous for its centuries-old glass-making tradition. Experience their ...

Description: Murano glass is famous the world over for its history as well as the expert creations that artisans from the island make. Today, Murano’s master craftsman manufacture lighting fixtures, ...

Murano, a cluster of islands in Venice, was the home of the world’s most celebrated glass makers for centuries. Initially learning glass making from Syria and other Middle Eastern artisans, Venetian ...

You might say that Murano glass is sort of like cryptocurrency: Everyone talks about it, but nobody knows where it comes from. In fact, true Murano art glass is made in Italy and is likely to be ...

Murano has been Venice’s glorious glass-making island since the 13th century. Tolerating life in Venice means constantly navigating its delicate collection of islands, bridges, boats and canals.

The Venetian island, famous for its glass, has long been on the wane, but 700 years of expertise is a terrible thing to squander. By Ray Mark Rinaldi This article is part of our Design special report ...