Invented about 1938 in Murano, Italy, by Fulvio Bianconi and Paolo Venini, two Italian glass artists, the handkerchief vase resembles a fluttering cloth handkerchief that has been hardened and ...

This vintage glass is sure to set off a new aesthetically pleasing trend. Here's a breakdown of its design and the extravagant island it comes from.

Murano is an island in Venice where there's a huge history of glass-making. All the Venetian glass comes from there. This is called a Veronese vase. Veronese was an Italian painter.

While Murano glass dates back to at least the 15th century, Italian glassmaking stretches back at least 1,000 years before that.

The “Murano” on the vase’s bottom referred to the island in Venice that has been famous for its glasswork since the 13th century.

Shoppers struck luck at a Virginia thrift shop after a vase bought at $3.99 was sold into the art world for more than $100,000.

Traditions Murano Glass, an Ancient Art Revived A new generation of artisans is adding to the long history of the Italian craft, known for its strange shapes, odd colors and secretive techniques.

'Very rare' vase made by top Italian glass designer Back home, Ms Vincent posted photos in Facebook groups for glass art and soon joined a private one for Murano glass.