The Lace Makers Of Burano (1935)

Full titles read: “THE LACE MAKER OF BURANO“ L/S’s of a picturesque island in the lagoons not far from Venice, and the city of Burano, Italy. L/S’s of the pretty town including a canal lined with boats that runs through the city. M/S’s of two women sitting at chairs making lace. The commentator explains how the ancient art has been passed down through the generations Several more shots of young and old women at work. M/S and C/U of a young woman having a lace veil draped over her head. C/U’s of the material which which we are told is the result of four months work. Various shots of a lace maker hard at work whilst rocking a crib with a baby inside with her foot at the same time. Good C/U of the baby sleeping. Nice L/S’s of a small fishing boat at dusk. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT