Burano is, like the rest of the lagoon centre, an island of fishermen, who were used to making and repairing nets; from this custom, some say comes the art of lace-making, for which Burano is famous. Like many Venetian products, Burano lace became a coveted luxury in Europe and a great source of income for the Venetian Republic. Among the many celebrities who coveted Burano’s fine, elegant lace patterns and shapes was King Louis XIV of France, the Sun King, who was crowned wearing a Burano lace collar, which apparently took two years to complete. The Museo del Merletto in Piazza Galuppi traces the history and techniques of lace-making, and the impact it has had on European fashion throughout the ages.
