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On the island of Murano, full of Renaissance houses and with its characteristic white lighthouse, the production of glass objects remains the highest expression of refined work of numerous dynasties of master glassmakers who have transmitted the art of transforming sand with Fire and air, in the strictest secrecy of his island. It is said, in fact, that the tradition of glass objects goes back to ancient Egypt and that it came to the Romans to adorn the noble houses but that many centuries had to pass even before, thanks to Arab and Asian influence, Developed an art proper. This happened in Venice when Murano was chosen as a "floating" factory to prevent ground fires caused by the glassmaking process.
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Since the process of crystal creation was very complex and economically relevant, glaziers were allowed to wear a sword and enjoy some immunities, but were never allowed to leave the Republic precisely in order not to divulge the secrets of their art.
For centuries, Murano glassmakers will maintain a close monopoly on the quality and production process of glass, millefiori, cristallino, enamel, milky, etc. Until discovering again the ancient Roman crystals, the present murrinas. Post by Mexican Glassware |