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A Glass is Born in Venice

ITALIAN LIFE

Although much of it is often done East of Trieste, Venice still harbors ancient glass-making secrets

By Cat Bauer


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Originally published February 21, 2001 - International Herald Tribune - Italy Daily

Andrea Castione was so excited when he saw the prototype of his drinking glass brought to life by Murano master glassmaker Simone Cenedese that he ran to a nearby osteria at lunchtime to show a shopkeeper the results. "Careful," the shopkeeper warned, tucking the work of art back in the box. "There's nothing but glassblowers in here."

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