Post date: Dec 01, 2016 2:5:2 PM
Yesterday, we were able to visit Orsoni, a mosaic-maker, located in Venice. The company began in the 1800s, and still hand-makes beatuful mosaics to this day. It employs 19 workers: men who operate the furnace and melt glass, and women who cut the glass in a workshop. Due to limited space and an intense training period, Orsoni does not often hire new workers, but will occasionally reach out to other glassworkers if a large order is received. Although being in Venice is compliated and expensive, the company considers it a benefit. They are located in one of the most artistic places in the world, and make a very artistic product.
Remaining in the original location is as much about marketing as it is tradition. Orsoni is not affected by tourism. In fact, they receive many calls for visits, and have been featured in magazines and on television documentaries as a result of this publicity. Though Orsoni currently works on large projects, home decor, private residences, and restoration projects, if given the resources, they would be interested in marketing themselves for architectural work.