When in Venice the shops are filled with fabulous glass sculptures, vases, jewelry, and anything else that could be adorned with glass. Anything with the authentic Murano glass is pretty expensive. Of course, the less detail in the glass the lower the price. Rex and I heard that you could arrange a tour and demonstration in Murano at the glass factory. The water taxi ride was free. Once there, we experienced a master glass blower make a small vase in minutes.
Then we were taken around the showrooms which displayed all styles of the art. The prices were out of this world. Even though the gentleman said that he would take 50% off and pay for insurance, and shipping to the US, one small piece that we liked started at 5000€ - OUCH! However, he would gladly let us take it for 2500€. Needless to say, we left without buying anything. Although, we might bring home a “small” display piece, if the price is right.| the glassblower and the vase we saw take shape in minutes |
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