Drawing, warping, ‘ghipur’, ‘sbari’, ‘ rete’, ‘ rilievo’, ‘smerlatura’, fine iron finished with ‘K-stitch’ and ‘picò’.

Metal wing core. Executed in cotton. Unique specimen.

This butterfly is the result of 480 hours of work by an expert lacemaker.

11x8 cm

The tradition of Burano lace-making has been present in our 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 granddaughters.

Initially, the girls learnt this ancient art at the Burano Lace School, now converted into a museum, while now it is handed down in the family.

Burano lace is one of the most time-consuming craft techniques to make: only 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 underwear, not forgetting wedding and ceremony dresses, accessories and anything else you desire.

You can also attend personalised courses, taught by master lacemaker Sandra, in our craft workshop in Burano.