Drawing, warping, ghipur, ‘relief’

Executed with coloured cotton and metallic gold thread

Unique piece

This Christmas star is the result of 720 hours of work by an expert lacemaker.

18x18 cm

13 cm - stem

The Burano lace-making tradition has been present in the Maravacchio family for four generations. It began with great-great-grandmother Elisa, followed by her daughter, great-grandmother Adelina. Then came grandmother Sandra's turn, who in turn is teaching her granddaughter Ludovica Zane, the youngest lace-maker in Burano. Initially, the girls learnt this ancient art at the Burano Lace School, now converted into a museum, while now it is handed down within the family.

Burano lace is one of the most time-consuming craft techniques to make: only a needle and cotton thread are used. With this ancient technique it is possible to make anything on commission: from household linen (tablecloths, sheets, towels) to lingerie, not forgetting wedding and ceremony dresses, accessories and any other desire.

It is also possible to attend personalised courses held by master lacemaker Sandra in the craft workshop in Burano.