ice were ordered to move their foundries to the island in 1291 out of fear that they could set fire to the mostly wooden buildings found in Venice. By the 14th century glass makers became very prominent citizens enjoying many privileges including immunity from prosecution but they were not allowed to leave the republic. However, many craftsman took the risk of leaving and so Murano glass making spread all over the world.For centuries Murano glass makers held a monopoly on quality glass making. Techniques s
uch as crystalline glass, enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass (millefiori), milk glass (lattimo), and imitation gemstones made of glass were all invented by Murano glass makers. Today, Murano artisans employ these techniques, creating everything from contemporary art glass and glass jewelery to Murano glass figurines, Vases, bowls, trays, chandeliers and wine stoppers.Today, Murano is home to the Museo Vetrario or Glass Museum. The Museum is housed in the Palazzo Giustinian, which holds displays on the history of glass making as well as glass samples ranging from Egyptian times through the present day.
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