{"product_id":"viva-murano-glass-tumblers-set-of-2-orange","title":"Viva Murano Glass Tumblers – Orange","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eViva\u003c\/strong\u003e tumblers are a pair of hand-blown Murano glass drinking glasses in bright orange, scattered with spots of colored \u003cem\u003emurrine\u003c\/em\u003e: tiny slices of patterned glass fused into the wall of the glass. Each tumbler has a gentle indent in the side that fits naturally in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are everyday glasses, not display pieces. Use them for water, wine, a spritz, or juice at breakfast. Because each one is blown by hand on the island of Murano, the spots and color fall a little differently on every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Christmas:\u003c\/strong\u003e A set of Viva tumblers, hand-blown in Murano, Italy, is an authentic Italian Christmas gift that gets used every day. Bright color for the holiday table, and a gift that stays out all year, not just in December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix them with the red Viva tumblers for a cheerful, mixed-color table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe small imperfections such as the difference in color, shape, diameter or small bubbles that form inside, do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\" tall × 3\" wide (each glass)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown Murano glass with murrine\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e Murano, Veneto, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-blown on the island of Murano\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange with multicolor murrine spots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viva: murrine spots on solid color, with a hand-friendly side indent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Venetian glassmaking on Murano\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dishwasher safe\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Set of 2, same color\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixes with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Viva Murano tumblers in red; Salviati and Italesse glassware; any Biordi table setting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real Murano glass?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each tumbler is hand-blown in Murano, Italy, the island in the Venetian lagoon that has been the center of Italian glassmaking for more than 700 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the colored spots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMurrine. They are thin slices of patterned glass cane, picked up into the hot glass while it is being blown. They become part of the glass itself, so they won't wear off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the two glasses identical?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are the same color and shape, but each is blown by hand, so the spots land in a slightly different place on every glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Christmas gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A pair of Viva tumblers, hand-blown in Murano, Italy, is an authentic Italian Christmas gift that gets used every day, from Christmas dinner to the rest of the year. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's a good Christmas gift for a host?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA set of hand-blown Murano glasses. The Viva tumblers are colorful, useful, and clearly Italian. Bring them with a bottle of prosecco and the gift is complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good Italian wedding gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Hand-blown Murano glass is made in Italy and gets used every day rather than stored. Give several sets in different colors for a mixed table. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good housewarming or hostess gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A pair of Murano glasses is a cheerful, practical gift that suits any kitchen. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBiordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted \u003cstrong\u003eBest Overall Retailer\u003c\/strong\u003e in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for \u003cstrong\u003efive consecutive years\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designated a \u003cstrong\u003eSan Francisco Legacy Business\u003c\/strong\u003e (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared \u003cstrong\u003eMay 1 \"Biordi Art Imports Day\"\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2021. We work directly with Italian artisans, family workshops, and heritage houses, including FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family; her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. Every piece is made in Italy. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be customized or personalized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese glasses are not personalized. Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eARTISAN STORY\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurrine\u003c\/strong\u003e — Murrine are made by layering colored glass into a rod, or cane, stretching it thin, and slicing it crosswise so each slice shows a tiny pattern. The slices are picked up into hot glass as it is blown, which is why the spots on every Viva tumbler are placed a little differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMurano, Venice\u003c\/strong\u003e — In 1291 the Republic of Venice moved its glass furnaces to the island of Murano, and glassblowing has been the island's trade ever since. 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