UNESCO highlighted both Italy and France for the art of glass beads and the countries submitted a joint application, saying the practice “is closely linked to the wealth of knowledge and mastery of a material (glass) and element (fire)”. The production of glass beads in Venice has been documented at least since the 14th century, and for hundreds of years, they were considered a precious commodity for exchange and export worldwide. Even when the demand for glass objects fell, the production of pearls continued to flourish and kept the industry growing. ADVERTISEMENTBut the history of Venetian glass pearls has often been forgotten, as their creators are generally unknown, unlike the renowned glass masters, who crafted sculptures and vases in the Murano glass furnaces. Read NextMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 17, 2020 20:26 UTC