Murano Glass Mosaic Letter Opener - Black

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 CM_LOMOS_8
This unique Murano Glass letter opener was created by hand in a centuries-old workshop in Venice, Italy. The colorful handle showcases the use of complex Millefiori technique where vivid mosaics are created by hand, then fused into glass. Our Murano Glass letter knife is a wonderful thoughtful gift for anyone who appreciates Venetian artistry and ancient Murano tradition of fine glass-making. It'll instantly brighten up any office with lights and colors of Venice
Measurements: This letter opener is 6 3/4 inches long, and the glass bead in the handle measures 1 1/4 inch in length. The blade is elegant and sharp with durable chrome finish, which will not tarnish. The Murano Glass letter opener comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Because each Murano Glass piece is a unique work of art made by hand, slight variations of colors and patterns are possible.

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It all starts with crafting special Millefiori canes with a pattern inside, then cutting them into small pieces and carefully sorting them by hand inside a Murano Glass factory in Venice, Italy. The next step is making a Murano Glass bead by hand under a small flame. Then, while it is still hot, dipping the bead into the tray of tiny Millefiori pieces of appropriate colors to create a unique design and pattern. Lastly, the master reheats the bead again to make sure the Millefiori inclusions are completely infused into its surface, finalizes shaping it, and gradually cools it down. Thus, painstakingly, bead by bead, the artisans in Venice, Italy create Murano Glass Millefiori necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and other Venetian jewelry pieces with beautiful mosaic patterns. This work has been going on for hundreds of years and today Murano Glass masters still use only basic tools and skills honed by decades of experience in their factories and workshops on Murano island.