Articles tagged: Murano
<< previous page 1 next page>> written by groshan fabiola Every day we are in a continuous search for the ultimate gift. Whether we want to make our significant others happy, celebrate our friends’ birthdays, give a home warming gift or just give ourselves a gift, because we deserve it, we are always faced with the big question: what gift written by groshan fabiola Beauty, class, art can take many shapes and forms, but have you ever imagined that a simple vase can make a difference between a dull room and a stylish and beautiful one written by groshan fabiola Italians are famous for their fast cars, exceptional architecture, renowned artists and exquisite jewelry, amongst many other things written by groshan fabiola The perfect gift should be beautiful, sophisticated yet practical, meaningful, of superior quality and overall breathtaking written by groshan fabiola Fashion has always been and will probably never cease to be one of the main interests of millions of women and men all over the world written by groshan fabiola Murano glass beads have been around for centuries, and time does not seem to have been able to take away from the beauty and the attraction these beautiful pieces of jewelry have written by groshan fabiola Murano glass is a bit like champagne in the sense that a product that is widely used and widely made, used to only be made in one town written by Kevin Grinberg The origins of glassmaking in Venice go back to the times of the Roman Empire when molded glass was used for illumination in bathhouses. Blending Roman experience with the skills learned from the Byzantine Empire and trade with the Orient, Venice emerged as a prominent glass-manufacturing center as early as the 8th century. written by Kevin Grinberg It is well known that glassmaking craft has been around for a very long time and this industry has expanded from window panes in ancient Roman times to chandeliers, jewelry, tableware, and even figurines. Glass figurines have been in fashion for years, but not many people realize that Murano glass figurines represent a perfect mix of artistic value, beautiful design, and quality. written by Kevin Grinberg Murano glass pendant is a result of many years of history, design, and glass-making tradition. To fully understand the artistry and craftsmanship which goes into making one, it is imperative that you understand as much as possible about the history of Murano glass. written by Kevin Grinberg In the distant past chandeliers were so rare and expensive that only royalty could afford them. Nowadays, there are so many different styles of chandeliers available at all price levels that it is easy to get overwhelmed by all the choices! The right choice of a chandelier is extremely important as it is one of the most important details of the interior design. written by Kevin Grinberg The variety of jewelry available on the market today is mind-boggling, and it is hard to make a choice among so many different options. One of the most beautiful yet affordable types of jewelry is Venetian glass jewelry also dubbed Murano glass jewelry. Not only is this jewelry beautiful, unique, and stylish, but it is made by hand only in Murano, Italy based on the ancient traditions, and therefore deserves a more in-depth look. written by Kevin Grinberg As you may already know, Murano is a small island just north of Venice and it has been the undisputable capital of Venetian glass for ages. Glass production in Murano started in 1291 when the Venetian Republic forced all of the glassmakers to move their entire workshops and factories out of the city to this now-famous Island. Murano jewelry and glasswork has been renowned around the world for centuries for the styles, quality of work and of course all the gorgeous colors. written by Jim Johnson Venice, Italy is one of Italy’s most romantic and beautiful places to visit. Venice is built in a lagoon on the water and has small traffic-free streets that wind their way along the canals. Venice is on the northeast coast of Italy and is made up of 117 bodies of land that are connected by more than 400 bridges. << previous page 1 next page>> |