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Molinari Family

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Job Creator More than fifty years ago, Antonio Carlos and Paulo Molinari set up their workshop with a small group of artisans. Today they have trained many more artisans and family members, who all work with them. Preserving Traditions Antonio Carlos and his brother, Paulo Molinari, learned the ancient hand-blown glass technique as apprentices of the Italian master, Aldo Bonora, who came to Brazil from Murano Island. After eight years, they opened their own workshop in 1962. Considered among the most brilliant and talented hand-blown glass makers in the country, they have trained a number of glass artisans and have formed masters that have worked with them for more than 30 years. Elder Master This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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Molinari Family

Molinari Family

The Molinari Family has been featured in magazines ranging from In Style to Natural Health.

Many Italians immigrated to Brazil in the early 20th century, including families from the island of Murano near Venice. Antonio Carlos and Paulo Molinari, both leading art glass designers in Brazil, were taught directly by Aldo Bonora, the first Italian master to arrive in Brazil from Murano Island.

"With talent and courage we present unique works of art. Liberal colors and fascinating contours characterize our style. Today, we are dedicated primarily to exclusive decorative items. We create original designs and colors, intended for the most demanding public that appreciates Murano glass artistry."

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The Molinari Family has been featured in magazines ranging from In Style to Natural Health.

Many Italians immigrated to Brazil in the early 20th century, including families from the island of Murano near Venice. Antonio Carlos and Paulo Molinari, both leading art glass designers in Brazil, were taught directly by Aldo Bonora, the first Italian master to arrive in Brazil from Murano Island.

"With talent and courage we present unique works of art. Liberal colors and fascinating contours characterize our style. Today, we are dedicated primarily to exclusive decorative items. We create original designs and colors, intended for the most demanding public that appreciates Murano glass artistry."

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Brazil is a land of diverse crafts — with an artistic heritage dating back more than 25,000 years. From ancient cave paintings to the region's exquisite pre-Columbian pottery; from African and Portuguese-influenced arts to vibrant surviving indigenous crafts, to the nation's passion for contemporary style — Brazil is awash with color and diversity.
Maker BadgeJob Creator
More than fifty years ago, Antonio Carlos and Paulo Molinari set up their workshop with a small group of artisans. Today they have trained many more artisans and family members, who all work with them.
Maker BadgePreserving Traditions
Antonio Carlos and his brother, Paulo Molinari, learned the ancient hand-blown glass technique as apprentices of the Italian master, Aldo Bonora, who came to Brazil from Murano Island. After eight years, they opened their own workshop in 1962. Considered among the most brilliant and talented hand-blown glass makers in the country, they have trained a number of glass artisans and have formed masters that have worked with them for more than 30 years.
Maker BadgeElder Master
This artist is an elder master and continues to actively practice their craft.

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