Burano was the heart of needle lace making and to this day Burano is known for its delicate and beautiful lace. The pastel colored houses in Burano are a vast difference from other homes found ...

In fact, many organized tours combine a visit to both islands. Burano is known for its handmade (needle) lace tradition, which dates back to the 16th century. You can visit Burano's Lace Museum to ...

Burano's other major attraction is lace, as intricate as its houses are simple. Local women began making lace in the 16th century after merchants brought back needles from Venetian-controlled ...

Burano is a tiny island which has been a colorfully ... Martina: No. Kira: No. With the needle and thread, only with a needle and thread, we're doing the first stitch. It's that one.

Burano specializes in “needle lace” — made only with needle and thread (no bobbins). At the height of Burano’s popularity, fine Venetian tablecloths and linens embellished Europe’s most ...

BURANO, Italy — Looking for an offbeat destination in Italy? Apart from being under the radar, Burano, an island 45 minutes off Venice, stands out for its multicolored homes mirrored in its ...

Overtourism is threatening life on Burano, a bucolic island in the Venice Lagoon. Can new ecotourism efforts turn things around? A boat travels through a natural salt marsh in the Venice Lagoon.