"lacework" a Burano Travel Page by domenicococozza

Burano is an exquisite little island in the shadows of its big brother, Venice.
It has a charm of its own and, of course, is famous in its own right for the delicate lacework produced there. Unfortunately, the real thing doesnt come cheap. Most products on sale are from Taiwan.

Story has it that during storms in the laoon, fishermen would lose their sense of direction and could not find their way home. The women painted the houses in the brightest colours available. This was supposed to help the men see the island from the lagoon