talking so superficially about this problem is not correct. I am a glass master, I was born in Murano, I live in Murano and I have been working as a glassmaker for 28 years. The gentleman who should be an expert in the first scene in his shop shows a plate with raised edges that yes it was made in Murano but not by hand but with a machine called a centrifuge. As for the horse's head, the one bought in the other shop is certainly Chinese but the one he showed us as a comparison is equally questionable, both for the features and for the level of finishing on the bottom which could certainly be better. To be a glass expert it is not enough to run a shop for a few years.

Most people do not recognize quality, in glass, in furniture, etc. Murano may need a public relations program in addition to its artists.

Been a Murano Glass collector for decades, and it is sad that Chinese garbage glass that is supported by ignorant tourists, is damaging this tradition of Centuries! Last time in Murano in 2021, was devastating to see how many glassmakers are closing their businesses. We as tourists need to make a decision, if we cannot afford a piece of Murano glass we should not and shall not purchase Chinese rubbish! this action affects the living of families of artists!! STOP BUYING CHINESE CRAP!!!

So many fake Murano pieces on ebay. Buyer beware. Italy is not doing itself a favor by allowing these shops to lie and cheat tourists. Murano glasswork is already struggling with the lack of artists. Oh and be careful about purses. Lots of fakes there as well.

As a glassblower with friends who are masters in murano that are slowly starving, and having been privileged to chat with master rossi repeatedly what pisses me off most is the city of Venice not cracking down super hard on those sales galleries.

It would be a huge blow for humanity to lose these great artists.

I follow a lot of eBay resellers on you tube who swear by their expertise in Murano glass. Not once have I seen the label with the number of the work shop on it. So I gather all those labels they show me are fake except the one with the number shop on it ? Valuable info thank you. 👍🏻❤️

I just hate anything fake I truly hope that Murano keeps going and that something can be done to stop the fakes

I made sure I bought my glasses on the isle of Miranda from the artisan .

They say, only two masters one is his relatives.. Oh wow... I live in Murano, I was born here and I work the glass on the torch, and I paint the glass, I make workshops, and I can tell you there are more than two masters, Lino Tagliapietra, Livio Seguso, Davide Salvadore, Davide Fuin, we lost Pino Signoretto months ago, Dino Rosin, and some others... Chek out this names on the web and you will se by yourself, this, about the hot shop, if you want to know about the glass blower at the torch I have a lot of

This is a trade that is disappearing rapidly, Counterfeiting Fenton glass is a crime. More videos like this is needed. Lots of people are not aware of this scam. This art of glass making should continue.!The elders should start small classes so that young students can learn this art. It’s would be a shame if it disappeared.

👍Having been to Murano and watching the masters work, it pisses me off 😡to see the counterfeit stuff! The work the people do in the shops is truly amazing art. 💝

I’ve been to Murano in person and toured their glass galleries. It is truly amazing what these artists are able to do. Walking around Venice as well, it looked like there were a lot of shops selling poorly-crafted fakes. Unfortunately there is no way to really know if you’re purchasing a Murano piece unless you go to the island yourself, you can’t even trust the so-called expert highlighted in this video or the label that is easy to be ripped off. If you want to support Murano artists, just go to the island of Murona on your own if you ever visit Venice and do not purchase from the tourist-centered shops in Venice.

A simple law change would take care of this. Just like how the label “Bordeaux wine” can only be put on wine made in Bordeaux, it should be done with Morano glass as well. Italians should protect their heritage.

I have always been in awe of glass blowing! The metamorphosis of molten glass into beautiful artwork is mesmerizing and calming. This exceptional talent needs to be preserved for the future. We must aspire to pass it down to new generations and continue this beautiful legacy!

Notice how those 2 dealers had their arms crossed when they were asked if it was true Murano? Crossing the arms is body language for deception , or lying.

It is unfortunate to see that the people who are contributing for the downfall of murano glassmaking are also Italian business owners. It is right to say that Chinese fake everything, but just because there are people (like this Italian shops ) buy them. A little bit of more Patriotism and less greedy would do just fine

😢😭🤔How is it that Louis Vuitton, Gucci etc can protect their brands and have survived all of these years yet, this beautiful artwork is dying and losing artists? It’s so upsetting. 😢😭

We have a beautiful vase bought on the island at one of the glass workshops in the 1980's. Phew!

I was in Murano around 2008 and I saw rhe chinese characters on the boxes in back alleys. But sometimes you could spot the difference.