Typical Fine Crafts: Up and Down the Bridges in Secret Venice
Venice is famous throughout the world not only
for its canals, historic monuments and Carnival, but also for its extraordinary
craft traditions. The artisan workshops of
excellence are the heartbeat of a tradition that has been handed down for
centuries, offering locals and visitors alike the opportunity to immerse themselves in the authenticity and fineness
of Venetian crafts. In every hidden corner of “La Serenissima” there are small
workshops where time seems to stand still, where manual skill and the love for
one’s craft take shape in unique creations: antique glasswork, workshops for jewelry,
paper, wood and Venetian masks, skilled makers of fine lace, innovative
boutiques and artists who create contemporary design accessories.
It is worth your while to get off the beaten
track and venture into this beating heart of creativity and craftsmanship, with
over 100 traditional craft workshops
preserving and upholding the more than one thousand years of Venetian history.
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Glassmaking: the legend of Murano
The glassworks on the famous island of Murano are the
true workshops of an art handed down from one generation to the next for
centuries. Here you can witness the magic of creation, with glass coming to life right before your
eyes. The expert hands of the glassmakers shape the molten glass into incredible
forms, creating pieces ranging from lamps to sculptures, decorative objects and
jewelry.
Woodworking: history and innovation in Venetian craftsmanship
The woodworking shops creating furniture and other wooden objects are mostly concentrated in the
San Polo district. Here the master craftsmen employ techniques that date back
to the Renaissance, using fine woods such as cherry, walnut and oak. Each piece
is unique, handmade with precision and passion, and is often decorated with
complex inlays telling stories of the sea, traditions and ties with the area.
Silk and Fabric: The Beauty of Venetian Embroidery
Venice is famous for its traditional production of silk
fabrics and for its fine embroidery work, which is the foundation for many
Carnival costumes and the sumptuous robes of the historic Venetian nobility. Venetian embroidery in particular uses
sophisticated refined techniques, and it stands out for the precise beauty of
its patterns and motifs.
Carnival Masks: an Icon of Venice
Mask makers’ workshops are among the most fascinating
and colorful to be found in the city. These skilled artisans are renowned for
their handmade masks created from papier-mâché, leather and fabric. The masks
are decorated with spectacular details and symbols based on Venetian history
and culture, from the elaborate “Bauta,” with its unmistakable white
appearance, to the “Moretta” and the “Volto.”
We look forward to welcoming you to Venice!
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