Everything You Need to Know About Authentic Murano Glass
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This presentation showcases the history and tradition of Murano glass. It also highlights different techniques used in creating exquisite Murano glass figurines. http://www.muranoglass.com/ - Your Source For Original Murano Glass
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Everything You Need to Know About Authentic Murano Glass
- 1. Seal of Authenticity Always check for Vetro Artistico® Murano seal before buying a Murano Glass piece The only official guarantee of authenticity
- 2. History & Tradition MURANO GLASS
- 3. Introduction to MURANO GLASS • Type of glass object made in Murano, Italy. • World-renowned for colorful, elaborate, and skillful designs. • Century-old lampworking techniques are used to manufacture them. • Range of products: chandeliers, candlesticks, decorative plates, vases, mirrors and much more.
- 4. History of MURANO GLASS • 8th/13th century - Glass makers were ordered to move their foundries to the island of Murano • 14th century -Murano Glassmakers became powerful and enjoyed many privileges • 15th /16th century – New techniques were developed • 17th century – Murano glass export started • 19th century – Underwent a serious decline • 20th century – Rebirth of Murano Glass by new generations of glass masters and new products
- 5. History : 8TH – 13TH Century • Murano became the centre of glass. • Glass makers were ordered to move foundries to the island of Murano to safeguard the fire prone Venetian Republic. • Murano Glassmakers became the most prominent citizens. • Glass-making practices underwent great evolution.
- 6. History : 14th Century • Murano Glassmakers became powerful and enjoyed many privileges. • They could wear swords and marry their daughters into Italy’s royal families • However, were not allowed to leave Venetian Republic to keep glass blowing a secret.
- 7. History : 15th - 16th Century • Murano glass making supported the entire economy • Murano glassmakers held a monopoly. • Developed their technique and refined technology.
- 8. History : 17th - 20th Century • In 17th century, exporting of Murano glass mirrors began. • By early 19th century, the industry underwent a serious decline, because of competition from Chinese glass • With the onset of the 20th century, Murano Glass achieved unprecedented name and recognition across the world, with new-designers using age old techniques to create new contemporary designs.