Venetian glass-making began during the Roman Empire and became the region's major industry.
"It was like falling in love," he said.
These time-tested techniques are also increasingly being applied to contemporary art and design in an effort to keep the trade alive and move beyond the simple souvenir pieces found in Venice storefronts. Although the Venetian glass-making industry has shrunk since it peaked in the 16th century, today glass maestros still hone their craft in family-run furnaces on Murano.
"I think Murano definitely adds value to every design because if you have a chandelier and specify it is Murano glass, it brings a seal of quality to the project" said Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte, Nomad's co-founder.
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