Wonderful Murano Glass head sculpture of a woman with bright red hair. A contemporary treasure to enrich your home space with elegance.
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Imagine walking into a room and being instantly drawn to the intense gaze of a female figure who seems to have stepped out of a Cubist dream. KAORI is far more than a sculpture: it is a statement of taste, a bridge between the groundbreaking art of Pablo Picasso and the centuries-old mastery of Murano glassmaking. With her bold profile, vibrant colours, and details sculpted in light, this piece embodies the charm of a contemporary icon and the depth of Venetian tradition.
Entirely handcrafted by certified Murano master glassmakers, KAORI is the result of a creative process that blends modern design, artistic inspiration, and traditional glassblowing techniques. Every element – from the fluid curves of the face to the striking contrasts of yellow, red, blue, and black – is the product of meticulous planning and masterful execution.
The female figure of KAORI draws direct inspiration from Picasso’s revolutionary approach to portraiture, where the human face becomes a mosaic of perspectives. In this piece, that vision is translated into a three-dimensional form, with every angle revealing a new facet of her personality.
The bust features a luminous amber and golden-yellow face, intersected by black lines and geometric details reminiscent of Cubism. Her flame-red hair, sculpted into flowing waves, creates an energetic contrast with the cooler tones of blue and green in the base and other details. The overall effect is that of a painting brought into the physical world, retaining the same visual power as its two-dimensional inspiration.
Every KAORI begins its journey in the glowing furnaces of Murano, where silica sand and mineral oxides are transformed at temperatures exceeding 1400°C into a transparent, luminous substance. The master glassmakers shape the molten glass entirely by hand, using traditional freehand modelling and glassblowing techniques, layering multiple colours into a single, cohesive structure.
This process demands extraordinary skill and perfect timing: the glass must be shaped quickly before it cools and hardens, yet with movements precise to the millimetre. To achieve KAORI’s vivid tones, the artisans fuse multiple colours in succession, creating rich chromatic effects that are impossible to replicate through industrial processes. The result is a work of art that not only captures light but transforms it, projecting ever-changing glimmers and reflections depending on the surrounding space.
KAORI is designed to be a centrepiece in any setting. Placed on a hallway console, she welcomes guests with an immediate impression of sophistication and artistry. In a modern living room, she becomes a visual focal point, breaking the monotony and adding character. In an executive office or creative workspace, she conveys an instant sense of culture, originality, and prestige.
Her solid, well-balanced base ensures stability, allowing her to be displayed without additional supports. Thanks to her fully three-dimensional design, the sculpture can be admired from every side: the front reveals the expressive intensity of the face, the profile highlights the elegant silhouette, and the back displays the chromatic layering and natural air bubbles typical of artisanal Murano craftsmanship.
Gifting KAORI means offering a piece of history, culture, and artistry. It is the perfect choice for collectors, modern art enthusiasts, design lovers, or to mark special occasions such as anniversaries, weddings, inaugurations, or corporate awards.
Every sculpture comes with the official Vetro Artistico® Murano certificate, guaranteeing the authenticity and provenance of the work. This not only protects the value of the purchase but also increases its worth as a collectible.
Like every handcrafted Murano creation, KAORI is unique and unrepeatable. Small variations in shape, subtle differences in colour shades, or tiny air bubbles within the glass are not imperfections – they are the artisan’s signature, proof of the human touch in the creation process. No two pieces will ever be identical, making this sculpture an investment in living art, not just a decorative object.
Murano glass is durable, but to preserve KAORI’s beauty, it is best to clean her gently: use a soft, dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive sponges. Positioned near natural light or under targeted lighting, the sculpture reveals surprising depth and brilliance, transforming the atmosphere of the entire room.
Technical details:
Material: Authentic Murano glass
Technique: Freehand modelling and glassblowing
Inspiration: Cubist art of Pablo Picasso
Main colours: Red, yellow, blue, black, and green
Origin: Murano, Venice, Italy
Certificate: Included, official Vetro Artistico® Murano mark
Owning KAORI means bringing into your home or workspace a creation that does more than decorate – it tells a story: the story of an island that has been transforming sand and fire into pure art for centuries, and the story of a 20th-century genius who reimagined the human face. It is a meeting of tradition and avant-garde, of matter and idea, of colour and form.
Please note: Each sculpture is entirely handmade, making it unique and unrepeatable. Minor variations in colour, shape, or decorative details may occur, and slight differences from the product photos on our website are normal. These subtle differences are inherent to the artisanal process and confirm the authenticity of Murano craftsmanship, making each piece truly special and personal.
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DO YOU WANT TO GIVE AN EXCLUSIVE GIFT TO SOMEONE SPECIAL?
We can send the work directly to the recipient with a gift box.
Proceeding with the purchase it is possible to enter the delivery address of your gift and a custom message to be included in the package with a handwritten note from you.
For urgent gifts, where delivery times must be short, check the "SHIP NOW" category in the top menu, or contact us and we will take care of you and your needs.
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CUSTOMIZED ENGRAVINGS AND DECORATIONS OF THE WORKS
Our works can be hand engraved on the surface or decorated with gold or silver by our expert craftsman in Murano with 3 different solutions:
1. The hand engraving with a phrase/date is included for all orders. On the payment page it is possible write in the notes the phrase you want to be engraved and the preferred position ( or we will use our experience ). The phrase must be as short as possible, 5-6 words at at most, considering the available space.
2. You can request the freehand artistic engraving by contacting our customer support. The cost is not included for all orders.
3. The decoration in gold or silver is realized freehand on the surface, contacting our customer support. The cost is not included for all orders.
NOTE: For all orders with custom engraving or decorated works, the right of withdrawal is no longer valid.
NOTE 2: Technically not all products can be engraved or decorated.
THE ONLY TRADEMARK OF ORIGIN ESTABLISHED BY THE ITALIAN LAW
Every item in YourMurano is certified by the Trademark of Origin Vetro Artistico® Murano, managed by the Consortium Promovetro which unites glass producers on the island of Murano. The trademark Vetro Artistico® Murano was set up by an Italian law (Legge n. 70 del 23/12/1994) to protect consumers and to safeguard the authenticity of this handcrafted Made in Italy product against counterfeits and imitations.
The Vetro Artistico® Murano adhesive label of origin is applied on each product. If the client decides to remove it, the label is easily lifted with no trace or residue. Its removal will, however, rupture the label to avoid any subsequent illicit use on products that are not original.
SAFE PACKING & SHIPPING
YourMurano brings the magic of Murano glass directly from our furnaces in Murano. Every item is accurately packed here in Murano, with the best technologies to keep your glass safe, by the professionals who have been sending Murano glass worldwide for decades.
We know how important it is for you to have the item you desire as soon as possible.
We therefore fully commit to abide by the estimated delivery times, in collaboration with our courier partners.
For this reason, and for the excellence of their service, we turned to two of the biggest international couriers: DHL and UPS. You can check on your shipment's status using the tracking system, from packing to travel to destination.
In addition to the shipping time, each product has estimated availability times, listed on the item description page as follows:
- READY FOR SHIPPING: the item is ready in the warehouse, and will be handed over to the courier within 24 hours from ordering (48 hours on weekends). It is a product that has already been manufactured in Murano, and we have ready in warehouse.
- SHIPPING WITHIN 2/3/4 WEEKS: the item needs to be produced especially for you by master glassmakers in Murano. Up to 4 weeks may pass, in which your purchase will be created, heated to thousands of degrees and allowed to cool very slowly for days. Therefore you may have to wait a little while to receive and enjoy an extraordinary work of art in your own home.
CHANGE YOUR MIND? EASY RETURN PROCESS!
YourMurano offers the finest Murano art glass creations. But sometimes a customer may need to return a purchase.
We are absolutely sure that you will fall in love at first sight with our products, so much that we offer a full refund in case of returns!
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return your order to us for a full refund within 14 days from delivery. So if for whatever reason you're not happy with your purchase, just go through our easy return process.
You can easily request to return the product by email, post or fax as you prefer.
If you need more info you please visit our Return & Refund page or contact us!
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