Burano is a small town with colourful houses. Even today, most fishermen and workers live here. The color of the houses has an important function: the painting, which is renewed every year, protects the masonry from the humidity of the salt air, also testifies to individuality ; agrave; of the inhabitants. The houses in Burano are so small, that the adjacent channel is used as a living and work space.
When the weather is good, women are still seen looking out at the door of their homes sitting embroider Burano laces, for which the island & egrave; known in Europe since 16. Century. In the small museum you can admire Burano lace of exceptional finesse and delicacy.
Written by Garth Hayhurst - Last update: 05/11/2021
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