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Murano glass-making, in Venice. 'We need to recognise the role they played and still play in raising our industrial profile across the world and in making Europe a synonym of quality'

Why EU needs 'product of origin' protection for handcrafts

Every time I happen to talk about the fascinating story of Murano glass and Burano lace, I feel a profound and intense sense of pride.

The secrets of Murano were jealously guarded on the island by Venetian glassmakers for centuries. Burano lacemaking is closely linked to fishing, as it originates in the manufacturing and repair of fishing nets, and Murano glass chandeliers no longer need introducing.

Murano glass and Burano lace are deeply rooted in the tradition of my city. <...

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Sebastiano Costalonga is municipal councilor for commerce and manufacturing and industrial activities of the City of Venice.

Murano glass-making, in Venice. 'We need to recognise the role they played and still play in raising our industrial profile across the world and in making Europe a synonym of quality'

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Sebastiano Costalonga is municipal councilor for commerce and manufacturing and industrial activities of the City of Venice.

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