What is the origin of handblown glass?

The art of glass blowing dates back to almost 50 BC when Syrian craftsmen invented the technique. Its popularity grew with the rise of the Roman Empire, taking it through Europe and then to parts of Asia and the Middle East. Soon after, the beauty and utility of blown glass made it widely known and desired around the world.The first glass made in North America was produced in Puebla, Mexico around 1535 by artisans from Spain. Handblown glass arrived in the Guadalajara area in 1820.Central Americas first blown glass factory opened in Guatemala in 1970. Its founders learned the art from local people, which made them valuable assets for two more factories that opened in 1972. Over the years, a small community of artisans from Quetzaltenango came together to create Cantel Blown Glass Artisans, a cooperative that works together with Novica to share these unique creations with the world.

Handblown $60 to $100 at NOVICA Canada

Featured Reviews

Handblown rock glasses, 'Ribbon of Sunshine' (set of 6)

Elaine

Oct 29, 2016

SO MANY COMPLIMENTS

I've had some of these for years an have always searched for more. These are sturdy and absolutely beautiful!

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Glassware Drinking Set

Handblown recycled glass jar, 'Orange Potion'

Michael

Oct 7, 2020

Just like the picture

Eye catching item that can hold many things. It is carefully made. If you like the picture, you'll probably appreciate it for yourself or as a gift.

Colorful Kitchen Accessories

Handblown Glass

Kitchen Storage Tableware

Glass Tableware

Eco-Friendly Tableware

Handblown Tableware

Tableware

Margarita glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 4)

Catherine

Jul 30, 2018

Happy Hour Indeed!

Got these as a gift for a friend of mine, to match a margarita pitcher I got for her a previous year--these are a perfect addition, well made, and have that right weight feel to them that makes a glass your next favorite to sip out of! Beautiful works of art.

Cobalt Blue

Margarita Glasses

Mexican Blue Rim Glasses

Mexican Cobalt Blue Glassware

Mexican Cobalt Blue Glassware!!

Mexican Glasses Blue Rim

Patio Drinkware!!

Special Occasion Glasses