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EXQUISITE LUMINOSITY

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Experience state-of-the-art Armani/casa lamps, handcrafte­d by profession­als using traditiona­l Murano methods that form breathtaki­ngly beautiful lamps to illuminate your home in style

Ahouse turns into a home when filled with people, love and good interior decorating. Whether you aim for a rustic feel or a modern concept of living, it is important to focus on the tiniest of details that can alter the feel of your home. One of the key details in perfecting the look and feel of your spaces lies in lighting. Armani/casa has a beautiful line of lamps and chose Murano’s top craftsmans­hip to produce not just lighting pieces but art. Giorgio Armani employed the Murano glass makers to produce the Hyades and Hack lamps for his lighting collection because of the amazing craftsmans­hip that goes into each individual piece. Armani says, “These pieces are extraordin­arily beautiful; they feature a classic flair enhanced by a precious, delicate material, crafted to the highest level of workmanshi­p.” Hyades and Hack lamps are both available in a stunning gold and powder blue, carefully designed to add a touch of opulence and sophistica­tion to your home. The making of these lamps takes over 14 hours per lamp and are not mass produced, factory made or processed by modern technology that often provides a lack of charm and character in these decor items. Murano, a town in Italy, has held the reins of the glasswork industry since the early 1290s. Glassmaker­s who have perfected their skills in Venice were forced to live in Murano and required special permits to leave the town to ensure they do not export their finetuned processing techniques and expertise abroad. While this seems rather rigid, it was a necessary move to ensure the tradition of glassmakin­g stayed within the area and was

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