My sister and I were on a mission to only visit stores listed on the murano vetro artistico list, which is basically a list of real murano glass makers (a lot of what you see in Venice for example is produced in China). We happened to wander in the direction of Alessandro Mandruzzato. It is actually a bit hidden because you have to go down a corridor that opens into a small courtyard with various showrooms of glass makers. The store actually has glassware made by a husband and wife team; it consists of housewares eg. Vases, jewellery boxes, lamps, etc created by the husband and jewellery made by the wife. The wife, Jany, was in the store when we visited and she was very friendly and helpful. She explained to us that only 47 families are certified glass makers of the murano tradition and that the red and blue stamps that verify true murano glass indicate the temperature used to produce the product. I ended up purchasing a bracelet and some earrings, which Jane wrapped very nicely -- they definitely use high end packaging. She also informed us that she does custom work, something I would definitely utilise for a special occasion like a wedding. I highly recommend visiting this shop for its unique pieces, which are quite pretty. Also, being able to meet the artist really adds to the the whole experience! read more

Alessandro Mandruzzato - Love my new bracelet! - Art Galleries Near Me - Venezia, VE

We are so happy that this studio was our first stop on the island. Jany (Alessandro's wife) was so welcoming and took the time to tell us about the history of the Murano artists and the generations of glass making in her family. She tells everyone about the history and the importance of shopping at studios that have the Vetro Artistico® Murano label on their goods or displayed in the store. She then encouraged us to walk around the island and shop around. We returned after strolling around for a few hours because there just weren't any other studios that could match the quality and the personalized service. She even switched out the silver for gold beads in some earrings upon request. We bought 6 pieces and she gave us certificates of authenticity for each and contact information if we have questions or would like customized pieces in the future. While we were there, a German couple was returning to pick up a custom vase and they were able to see them do a final polish via live feed from the studio in the back. I would definitely recommend this studio to anyone shopping for authentic items. Not just the so called "Made in Murano" which is actually made in a factory somewhere in India or China (ever wonder why those items are so cheap?) but handmade by a certified Murano artist. They take their craft very seriously and it needs to be supported to ensure these skills survive future generations. I wish I could provide pictures but to protect their art, pictures are prohibited, of course. read more

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Visited store last week while on vacation in Murano/Venice. Alessandro greeted me and educated me on the family business as he is the fourth generation. Showroom has a vast variety of his work and his wife's glass beads. All very beautiful. I purchased my fourth piece of Alessandro's one of a kind pieces as each is hand made with subtle differences. His work was offered by Neiman Marcus a couple of years ago and that's how I knew of him. If you are on Murano island his showroom is an excellent place to stop. His shop is not at the main tourist drop off point on the island, it's about the 3rd stop at Murano Navagero. His pieces are unique and not what you typically see in the area, each is a true piece of art! read more

Alessandro Mandruzzato - Blue jewelry box by Alessandro - Art Galleries Near Me - Venezia, VE

I visited Murano, Italy in September 2014 and was amazed at all of the glass shops and artists. I was lucky enough to wander into Alessandro Mandruzzato's store. The glass creations they make are truly pieces of art. The vases they make are very cool - almost too pretty to put flowers in them. Mr. Mandruzzato is very talented and you can see his skill in the pieces he creates. My favorite part of the store is where Jany has her bead creations. I didn't see anything on the island (or anywhere in Italy, for that matter) like the beads she makes in the shop - they are so unique and beautiful. I ended up purchasing several of the beads she created as necklaces - I should've bought more. I'm not sure when I'll get back to the island but if I do, this is the first stop I will make on the trip. I also had the pleasure of meeting Jany and instantly had a friend. She is as kind as she is skilled. The shop is a little tucked away but absolutely worth the small effort to find it. I wish I was more poetic in describing their efforts. My words are not giving their art the justice it deserves. read more

Visiting Alessandro's store was one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. The visit to the showroom was not planned. We randomly walked into the inner lane-way from the main streets and found this cute boutique store. The moment we walked in, we were greeted by Jany with the warmest and most welcoming smile. We were fascinated by the all beautiful glassware in the store. Each of them were unique and impeccably made. After a few chats with Jany, she started to explain the whole glass making procedure to us in great detail. It was so interesting to hear that time flew by and we were already in the store for more than an hour! We were also very fortunate to meet Alessandro in person. He was very passionate about his artwork and showed us more artwork of his. At the end, we bought a vase and 2 glass piece for a necklace. The vase is now exquisitely kept in my cupboard and looks absolutely gorgeous on its own or with flowers! It was a great experience from beginning to end. I would recommend visiting to their showroom with no hesitation. read more