Burano

 We had originally planned to visit Murano, Burano and Torcello all on the same day! We quickly discovered this was impossible. So, the day after Murano, we explored Burano and saved Torcello for the next visit to Venice. 

Burano has a smaller town vibe with its brightly painted houses and laundry drying.

This man with his border collies caught our attention.   

 

The main square with the bell tower.

The small, colorful plaque to the left of the doorway is enlarged above. I liked the message.

The Lace Museum was the highlight of Burano.

 

 

Map of areas for specific kinds of lace.

                                           Lacemaker, bronze, 20th century

Descriptions of different lace-making techniques.

 

 These photos are easier to read.

 

 

 

 

 

Bridal gown

                                                         Different kinds of lace borders

Lace collar                                                            Gloves

Some lacy outfits...

                                         This lace piece includes lions, the symbol of Venice.

A Burano lacemaker hard at work on "pillow lace" because of the pillow she is working on. Another lace technique is bobbin lace.

The different between embroidery and lace is that lace "floats;" embroidery is attached to the fabric.