Sunday, February 21, 2010

Murano Glass Vases

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? If you haven't, then it means that you have never seen or come across a murano glass vase. This crafted artwork expresses elegance. The colors are simply amazing, the styles and designs are unique and the overall effect is simply astonishing.

HISTORY

Known for its exquisite beauty, craftsmanship and utilitarian design, Murano quickly gained almost a monopoly on the production of fine glass in Europe and provided a major source of trade income and profits for the Republic of Venice. Mirrors produced in Murano were intricately detailed and ornately decorated. Glass blowing techniques flourished. In time, glass jewelry making also became part of the Murano glassmaking tradition and many new glassmaking techniques were developed. By the 14th century the glassmakers of Murano the island's most prominent citizens, enjoying immunity from prosecution by the state, allowed to wear swords, and their daughters often marrying into the most affluent families of Venice. However, since the glassmakers were prevented from leaving the Republic, many of the artisans became disenchanted and began leaving the island, taking great risk to establish foundries in other Italian cities and even in places as far flung as England, the Netherlands and Scandinavia.

Murano glass jewelry, as the name implies, is made from original Murano glass. Murano glass comes from Murano, which was the glasswork capital of the world in the 13th Century. Glass working technologies such as crystalline glass, milleflori, enameled glass, multi-colored glass, smoke glass, and milk gas all came from Murano.

Authentic Murano glass

If you're looking for an authentic Murano Glass and wondering where to find it? Casa di Francesca products is the answer. Murano glass imported from the Island of Murano, Venice is showcased in this beautiful selection presented by Casa di Francesca. Casa di Francesca products is an online retail gallery of authentic Murano glass vases. Please take the time to browse our unique inventory available online at very desirable pricing.

Our murano glass collection is a great addition to any room of your home In addition to adding class and elegance, our murano pieces work really well as glass diffusers. When purchasing one of our fine murano pieces be sure to check out any of our accompanying diffuser refill sets, which include 300ml of one of our signature scents and rattan diffuser sticks. You will truly experience unique beauty and provide an elegant fragrance to your home with one of our murano diffuser sets.

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