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Burano masks
Masks in Burano’s main square. Click on the image to view a larger version. Share this:
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Burano Lace work, Venice
Burano is the capital of the finest laces and doilies, handmade with skills that have been passed down through generations.
There is even a Lace Museum (Museo del Merletto) on the island which is located in Piazza Galuppi at the palace that was seat of the Burano Lace School.
Re-opened to the public in June 2011 after extensive restoration works, the Lace Museum offers a complete overview of the laces of Venice and islands.
It’s fascinating to see the lace work being created in small shop fronts along Via Galuppi. But if you go there and want to buy, make sure it’s the real thing. The cheapest is usually imported from Asia!
Lace work created and found in Burano an island near Venice, Italy To see a larger image or to see purchase options click on the image
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Travel different Murano and Burano two
Burano, Venice Colourful canal houses in Burano © 2010 Nick Katin Arguably the prettiest palace in Venice’s lagoon, Burano is known for its lace industry and the colourful houses that line the streets and canals. Legend has it that the fishermen in days gone by wanted to see their houses from afar as they returned after a hard day’s trawl.
A walk along the streets will reveal a few shops that have their own seamstress producing intricate lace. But beware Chinese imitations are creeping in.
The day we were there was perfect but we must have also hit washing day! Washing dangled from lines drawn across alleys, streets, window to window, TV aerial to chimneys, anywhere that a make shift washing line could be installed.
Lacemaker Burano, Venice © 2010 Nick Katin Share this:
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