Lace making in Burano

Burano is known for its handmade lace making. As with the glass blowers of Burano it takes years of apprenticeship to become a master. And they are not that many women left doing this craft. And most of them are masters of a specific stitch. So a lot of times several of them work on the same piece..

Our tour got to hang with Lillian and watched her work. She just sat out in front of her shop with her feet propped up on a stool and just working away. I find it fascinating because that is something that would be way too tedious for me.

In her shop, she sells a mixture of handcrafted lace and a combination of handcraft and machine. Of course, the machine lace is much more affordable.Read more