Murano Glass Mosaic Letter Opener - Pink

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 CM_LOMOS_2
This sleek and trendy Murano Glass letter opener was created by hand in Venice, Italy by the artisans who have been blowing glass for generations. It features rich colors and artistic design with use of famous Millefiori technique, showcasing the ancient tradition of Murano Glass making. This elegant letter knife makes a great gift, which will add a touch of Venetian sophistication to any desk at home or in the office.
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 to prevent tarnish. The Murano Glass letter knife 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.

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.