Why Murano?

Murano has been chosen by Venetians in the past as the Island of glass industry because of its position: not so far neither so close to Venice and in the perfect place for wind blowing. These two conditions allowed Murano to be perfect because there has been the less danger related to overs and less pollution related to steams.

Murano since 1200 has been the most famous place around Venice in the glassmaking industry, this is the reason why artisans and manufacturers are still able to make glass using the traditional ways and techniques.

Most of Murano manufacturers have a long long history and people use also today to use antique tools in the traditional way. People love to create something different and new and usually it's impossible not to fall in love with all these products, objects and masterpieces.

Murano original glass

The unique original Murano glass is certified by the “Vetro Artistico Murano” mark. This mark is regulated by the Veneto Region laws and managed by the Consorzio Promovetro which is an organization created in 1985 to promote the Venetian companies and firms which produce the artistic glass in Murano island.

The trademark Vetro Artistico Murano guarantees consumers the origin of glass production and the authenticity of traditional glassmakers techniques. The shopper which have the original products show this mark on the door, on the pieces of glass and sometimes the artisans impressed the logo on the glasses.

The authenticity mark is the most important guarantee for customers and also for producers because the cultural heritage of them is timeless and important for the artisans and for the city. It is important not to forget the importance of purchasing an object made in Murano and the great difference between the only action of buying something in Murano or Venice.

Never forget the hard work of artisans and glassmakers which have the task of carrying forward the cultural art of glassmaking and, in the other hand, the bigger value of an original product made in Murano.