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Blown on the island of Murano

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Blown on the island of Murano

Glass drinkware blown on the island of Murano, the Venetian craft kept alive for 700 years.

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An artisan glass gift set in a gift box on a light background Artisan glass gift set$112.00 Four hand-blown Murano water glasses on a light background Murano water glass set$136.00 Four hand-blown Murano tumblers on a light background Murano tumbler set$128.00 A hand-blown Murano tumbler in rose on a light background Murano tumbler, rose$36.00 A hand-blown Murano espresso glass in amber on a light background Murano espresso glass$26.00 A hand-blown Murano carafe on a light background Murano carafe$64.00 A hand-blown Murano water glass on a light background Murano water glass$36.00 A hand-blown Murano wine glass in clear on a light background Murano wine glass$42.00

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Seven centuries of the island's flame

For more than 700 years, the glassmakers of Murano have worked the furnaces of their small Venetian island, turning molten sand into glass that catches the light like water. Each piece is blown by hand — a maestro gathering molten glass, shaping it with breath and a few tools, so no two glasses are ever quite alike. Vetro works with these Murano masters. Every glass, tumbler and carafe carries the island's centuries-old craft, made one at a time by hand.

Where it comes from

Italy

Glass blown on the island of Murano, the Venetian craft kept alive for 700 years.

What
Murano glass drinkware
Made for
Artisan tableware
Region
Europe

How it's made

Molten glass is gathered on a blowing iron, shaped with breath and simple tools, and finished by hand. The colours come from mineral oxides added to the melt. Each piece is annealed and cooled slowly, then finished at the rim.

How to use it

Use it for water, wine, juice or your favourite drink — hand-blown glass is made to be used and enjoyed. Wash by hand with warm soapy water and handle gently, as it is a delicate, hand-made thing.

Good to know

Is it really made on Murano?

Yes — Vetro works with the glassmakers on the island of Murano, who blow each piece there by hand, as they have for centuries.

Is it safe to drink from?

Yes — the drinkware is made to be used for water, wine and other drinks, and is finished with a clean, smooth rim. Handle it gently, as hand-blown glass is delicate.

How do I care for it?

Wash by hand with warm soapy water and dry gently. Avoid sudden temperature changes and the dishwasher, which can be hard on hand-blown glass.

Where does the colour come from?

The colours come from mineral oxides added to the molten glass — aqua, amber, rose and clear. They are part of the glass itself, not painted on.

Is each piece unique?

Yes — every glass is blown by hand, so the shape, thickness and tiny bubbles differ slightly from piece to piece. That hand-made variation is the mark of real Murano glass.

What makes Murano glass special?

Murano glass has been blown on a small Venetian island for over 700 years. It is made by hand, one piece at a time, which is why each piece catches the light a little differently.

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