MURANO GLASS CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

Murano's Christmas ornaments are shaped using the same lampworking technique used for glass flowers and beads — a rod of glass is softened over an open flame and shaped by hand in minutes, rather than blown into a mould. It is a tradition of small-scale glasswork on the island stretching back centuries, long before Christmas trees themselves became a Venetian custom.

Because each ornament is hand-shaped rather than mass-moulded, no two are ever quite identical — a small imperfection is a sign of genuine handwork. They travel well when packed in their original box, but our care guide has tips on safe storage between seasons, and our gift guide covers pairing ornaments with other pieces for a complete gift.