Re: [lace] Burano Italy

[Janice Blair]

Thanks to Avital, Annette and Corinne for the information about Burano. I will
pass it all on to my friend so she can plan ahead. This list is the best when
it comes to getting up to date information. I remember coming back with lots
of photos of the buildings on Burano and Murano, and when in the museum I was
lucky enough to enter the room at the far end where the lacemakers were
working on their needle lace. There was one person who spoke some English so
she was able to tell me what they were doing.  Now I have done some
needlelace myself, I can appreciate the time it took them to complete one
doily between them.I remember hearing Americans talking about the wonderful
lace on sale on the stalls, when in fact it was embroidery!! I did tell them
to go to the shop with the real stuff. Janice Blair Murrieta,
CA, jblace.com



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Re: [lace] Burano Italy

[Avital]

I was in Burano about five years ago. I don't recall seeing any
private collections when I was there, but the Lace Museum does have a
splendid collection. Unfortunately, they did not allow photography at
the time. Maybe that has changed since.

The Museo de Merletto is not open long hours (closed on Mondays!) and
it's a longish boat ride to Burano. It's a good idea to plan in
advance, and to check that the museum is open.
http://museomerletto.visitmuve.it/en/home/

They have lacemakers giving demos. When I was there the lacemakers did
not speak English, but I was allowed to photograph them:
https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=14028151%40N04=date-taken-desc=burano_all=1

The museum has lace-related books and postcards. I would say that 99%
of the lace sold in the tourist shops that line the route to the
museum comes from China. There are probably some shops that do sell
Burano lace, but you'd have to Google them, take your own magnifying
glass, and a heavy wallet!

Enjoy! Burano is such fun to photograph.

Avital



On Mon, Jun 5, 2017 at 12:10 AM, Janice Blair  wrote:
> A friend asked me where to look and shop for lace while visiting Burano.  I
> mentioned that years ago I visited a shop that had a private lace collection
> in the upper level but I could not remember the name or location.  It may
> have been Lidia's or not. Checking that out online it does not mention the
> private museum so maybe that is no longer available.  Does anyone know where
> I might have seen it?  I also told her to check out the lace museum. Janice
> Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com
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RE: [lace] Burano Italy

[Corinne Jones]

There is a shop on the main walkway to the Museum which often has someone
making lace outside and does have a private collection. I do not know the
name. The museum is definitely worth seeing as there is a good video to
watch before going upstairs to see amazing lace.

Corinne
Brighton UK.



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[lace] Burano Italy

[Janice Blair]

A friend asked me where to look and shop for lace while visiting Burano.  I
mentioned that years ago I visited a shop that had a private lace collection
in the upper level but I could not remember the name or location.  It may
have been Lidia's or not. Checking that out online it does not mention the
private museum so maybe that is no longer available.  Does anyone know where
I might have seen it?  I also told her to check out the lace museum. Janice
Blair Murrieta, CA, jblace.com

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