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.

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Blown glass tumblers, 'Aurora' (12 oz, set of 4) - Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware (12 oz, Set of 4)

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Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

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$159.76CAD Wholesale

$159.76CAD

Aurora, Fair Trade Artisan Crafted Hand Blown Glass Pitcher 94 oz.

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$189.96CAD Wholesale

$189.96CAD

Handblown rocks glasses, 'Violet Essence' (pair) - Blue and Violet Accented Handblown Rocks Glasses (Pair)

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Violet Essence, Blue and Violet Accented Handblown Rocks Glasses (Pair)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Handblown beer mugs, 'colour Play' (set of 4) - Handblown Glass Beer Mugs (Set of 4)

colour Play, Handblown Glass Beer Mugs (Set of 4)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$257.17CAD Wholesale

$257.17CAD

Perfect Shot, Hand Blown Shot Glass with Ice Receptacle

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

$128.58CAD Wholesale

$128.58CAD

Carousel, Unique Handblown Glass Recycled Vase

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$122.74CAD Wholesale

$122.74CAD

colour Play, Artisan Crafted Glass Pitcher from Guatemala

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$159.76CAD Wholesale

$159.76CAD

Handblown glass tumblers, 'Cirrus' (set of 4) - Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Tumblers (Set of 4)

Cirrus, Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Tumblers (Set of 4)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$169.50CAD Wholesale

$169.50CAD

Handblown glass tumblers, 'Fusion' (set of 4) - Violet and White Blown Glass Tumblers (Set of 4)

Fusion, Violet and White Blown Glass Tumblers (Set of 4)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$169.50CAD Wholesale

$169.50CAD

Glass salad bowl set, 'Clear Delight' (set of 3) - Handblown Recycled Clear Glass Salad Bowls (Set of 3)

Clear Delight, Handblown Recycled Clear Glass Salad Bowls (Set of 3)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$196.78CAD Wholesale

$196.78CAD

Palm Beach, Clear Green Brown Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher

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(37)

$189.96CAD Wholesale

$189.96CAD

Perfect Sip', Handmade Tequila Glass with Ice Receptacle

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

$135.40CAD Wholesale

$135.40CAD

Orange Reef, Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher with Orange Motifs

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(37)

$155.86CAD Wholesale

$155.86CAD

Carnival, Unique Central American Handblown Recycled Glass Vase

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$135.40CAD Wholesale

$135.40CAD

Handblown wine glasses, 'Oceanic Depths' (pair) - Blue-Accented Clear Handblown Wine Glasses (Pair)

Oceanic Depths, Blue-Accented Clear Handblown Wine Glasses (Pair)

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(37)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Handblown rocks glasses, 'Shadow Shot' (pair) - Pair of Handblown Rocks Glasses in Black

Shadow Shot, Pair of Handblown Rocks Glasses in Black

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

$149.04CAD Wholesale

$149.04CAD

Recycled glass rocks glasses, 'Sky Reflection' (set of 4) - Set of Four Recycled Glass Rocks Glasses in Blue

Sky Reflection, Set of Four Recycled Glass Rocks Glasses in Blue

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(37)

$133.45CAD Wholesale

$133.45CAD

Handblown juice glasses, 'Pacifico' (pair) - Eco-Friendly Handblown Juice Glasses with Blue Stripe (Pair)

Pacifico, Eco-Friendly Handblown Juice Glasses with Blue Stripe (Pair)

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(37)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Handblown glass tumblers, 'Blue Ripple' (pair) - Blue-Accented 11 oz Handblown Recycled Glass Tumblers (Pair)

Blue Ripple, Blue-Accented 11 oz Handblown Recycled Glass Tumblers (Pair)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Handblown tequila glass and ice receptacle set, 'Shadow Shot' (3 oz) - Handblown Tequila Glass and Ice Receptacle Set in Black

Shadow Shot, Handblown Tequila Glass and Ice Receptacle Set in Black

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

$122.74CAD Wholesale

$122.74CAD

Blown glass wine glasses, 'Bubbly' (set of 4) - Handblown Recycled Glass Cobalt Blue Rim Wine Glasses

Bubbly, Handblown Recycled Glass Cobalt Blue Rim Wine Glasses

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$142.22CAD Wholesale

$142.22CAD

Handblown juice glasses, 'Guatemala's Wonders' (pair) - Pair of Eco-Friendly Handblown Juice Glasses from Guatemala

Guatemala's Wonders, Pair of Eco-Friendly Handblown Juice Glasses from Guatemala

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Blue Caress, Fair Trade Handblown Glass Recycled Vase

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$95.46CAD Wholesale

$95.46CAD

Virgin Mother of Love, Virgin Mary Clear Blown Glass Figurine

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(37)

$54.54CAD Wholesale

$54.54CAD

Fresh Mandarin, Clear Hand-blown Glass Pitcher with Orange Rim

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$149.04CAD Wholesale

$149.04CAD

Sky Reflection, Handblown Recycled Glass Pitcher in Blue from Guatemala

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

$135.40CAD Wholesale

$135.40CAD

Forest Frost, Handmade Art Glass Earrings in Green

Guisselle Mora

(49)

$95.46CAD Wholesale

$95.46CAD

Blown glass vase, 'Through You' - Blown Glass Cylindrical Tube Vase Handcrafted in Bali

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Through You, Blown Glass Cylindrical Tube Vase Handcrafted in Bali

Made Sadia

(9)

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Fluted, Unique Glass and Wood Sculpture from Bali

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(9)

$189.17CAD Wholesale

~~$223.08CAD~~ $189.17CAD

Dissolved, Artisan Crafted Wood and Glass Sculpture

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(9)

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~~$175.34CAD~~ $157.81CAD

Glass vase, 'Surf Wave Medium' (9 inch) - Handmade 9 Inch Glass Cylindrical Vase Made in Bali

Surf Wave Medium, Handmade 9 Inch Glass Cylindrical Vase Made in Bali

Made Sadia

(9)

$70.39CAD Wholesale

~~$78.90CAD~~ $70.39CAD

Poured, Hand Blown Glass and Wood Sculpture

Made Sadia

(9)

$112.75CAD Wholesale

~~$118.84CAD~~ $112.75CAD

Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Loving Blue' - Handblown Glass Heart Dangle Earrings in Blue and White

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Dolphin Magic' - Handblown Dolphin-Shaped Glass Dangle Earrings in Blue

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Dolphin Magic, Handblown Dolphin-Shaped Glass Dangle Earrings in Blue

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(35)

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Dew Drop in Black' - Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Black & White Spirals

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(35)

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$27.27CAD

Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Blue Pendulum' - Handblown Abstract Clear and Blue Glass Dangle Earrings

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Blue Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Blue & White Spirals

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Bamboo Leaf' - Handblown Leaf-Shaped Green Glass Dangle Earrings

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Bamboo Leaf, Handblown Leaf-Shaped Green Glass Dangle Earrings

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Purple Grapes' - Grape Themed Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings in Purple

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Handblown glass figurines, 'Passion Trunks' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Red

Passion Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Red

Panapai

(35)

$35.06CAD Wholesale

$35.06CAD

Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Turtle Passion' - Handblown Red Glass Turtle Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Turtle Passion, Handblown Red Glass Turtle Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Little Whirlpool, Handblown Black Swirl Patterned Glass Dangle Earrings

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(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Green Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Green & White Spirals

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(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Peace Ridgeback, Handblown Light Blue Glass Ridgeback Dog Figurine

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(35)

$24.34CAD Wholesale

$24.34CAD

Creativity Beagle, Handblown Glass Beagle Dog Figurine in Purple

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$24.34CAD

Peace Cocker Spaniel, Handblown Light Blue Glass Cocker Spaniel Dog Figurine

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(35)

$24.34CAD Wholesale

$24.34CAD

Dolphin Glam, Handblown Glass Dolphin Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Panapai

(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Intuition Dachshund, Handblown Dark Blue Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine

Panapai

(35)

$24.34CAD Wholesale

$24.34CAD

Dazzling Beauty, Square Blue and Brown Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

Alexx Cheng

$37.98CAD Wholesale

$37.98CAD

Bright Delight, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with colourful Motifs

Alexx Cheng

$37.98CAD Wholesale

$37.98CAD

Perpetual Love, Handblown Glass Beaded Blue Dangle Earrings with Heart Motif

Alexx Cheng

$37.98CAD Wholesale

$37.98CAD

Handblown glass figurines, 'Giant Family in Green' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Green

Giant Family in Green, Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Green

Panapai

(35)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Handblown glass figurines, 'Intuition Trunks' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Blue

Intuition Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Blue

Panapai

(35)

$35.06CAD Wholesale

$35.06CAD

Hope Fox, Handblown Green Glass Fox Figurine from Thailand

Panapai

(35)

$24.34CAD Wholesale

$24.34CAD

Shadow Pendulum, Handblown Abstract Clear and Black Glass Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Chic Swirls, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Swirl Motifs

Alexx Cheng

$37.98CAD Wholesale

$37.98CAD

Handblown glass figurines, 'Giant Family in Blue' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Blue

Giant Family in Blue, Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Blue

Panapai

(35)

$68.18CAD Wholesale

$68.18CAD

Dolphin Vitality, Handblown Dolphin-Shaped Glass Dangle Earrings in Green

Panapai

(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Green Pendulum, Green White & Clear Abstract Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Pink Ball, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Pink & White Spirals

Panapai

(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Heavenly Foliage, Handblown Striped Blue and Clear Glass Leaf Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

$27.27CAD Wholesale

$27.27CAD

Blue Glamor, Handblown Glass Beaded Blue Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Alexx Cheng

$37.98CAD Wholesale

$37.98CAD

Blown glass goblets, 'Sun Celebration' (set of 4) - Handblown Glass Recycled Cocktail Drinkware (Set of 4)

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Sun Celebration, Handblown Glass Recycled Cocktail Drinkware (Set of 4)

Javier and Efren

(322)

$94.49CAD Wholesale

$94.49CAD

Handblown juice glasses, 'Rainbow Centrifuge' (pair) - Eco-Friendly Handblown Multicolour Juice Glasses (Pair)

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Rainbow Centrifuge, Eco-Friendly Handblown Multicolour Juice Glasses (Pair)

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$47.73CAD Wholesale

$47.73CAD

Handblown recycled glass tumblers, 'Frosted White' (set of 6) - 6 Frosted Iridescent Tumblers Handblown from Recycled Glass

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Frosted White, 6 Frosted Iridescent Tumblers Handblown from Recycled Glass

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

$108.12CAD Wholesale

$108.12CAD

Blown glass margarita glasses 'Cobalt Contrasts' (set of 6) - Eco Friendly Set of Six Hand Blown Margarita Glasses

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Cobalt Contrasts, Eco Friendly Set of Six Hand Blown Margarita Glasses

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$94.49CAD Wholesale

$94.49CAD

Margarita glasses, 'Happy Hour' (set of 4) - Margaritas Handblown Glass Blue Cocktail Drinkware Set of 4

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Happy Hour, Margaritas Handblown Glass Blue Cocktail Drinkware Set of 4

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$61.36CAD Wholesale

$61.36CAD

Beer glasses, 'Bohemia' (set of 6) - Artisan Crafted Recycled Handblown Blue Rim Beer Glasses

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Bohemia, Artisan Crafted Recycled Handblown Blue Rim Beer Glasses

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$92.54CAD Wholesale

$92.54CAD

Handblown glass goblets, 'Chromatic Ceremony' (set of 4) - Set of 4 colourful Handblown Glass Goblets from Mexico

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Chromatic Ceremony, Set of 4 colourful Handblown Glass Goblets from Mexico

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

$78.90CAD Wholesale

$78.90CAD

Handblown stemless wine glasses, 'Ethereal Joy' (pair) - Pair of Eco-Friendly Clear Handblown Stemless Wine Glasses

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Ethereal Joy, Pair of Eco-Friendly Clear Handblown Stemless Wine Glasses

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

$37.98CAD Wholesale

$37.98CAD

Handblown recycled glass carafe and glass set, 'White Spots' (pair) - Handblown Recycled Glass Carafe and Cup Set in White (Pair)

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White Spots, Handblown Recycled Glass Carafe and Cup Set in White (Pair)

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

$58.44CAD Wholesale

$58.44CAD

Hand blown beer mugs, 'Denim Blue' (set of 6) - Artisan Crafted Recycled Beer Mugs in Blue (Set of 6)

Fiesta Azul, Artisan Crafted Recycled Beer Mugs in Blue (Set of 6)

Oscar Preciado

(16)

$108.12CAD Wholesale

$108.12CAD

Blown glass margarita glasses, 'Confetti Path' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Margarita Glasses

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Confetti Path, Set of 6 Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Margarita Glasses

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$128.58CAD Wholesale

$128.58CAD

Handblown carafe and glass set, 'Cool Water' (pair) - Handmade Glass Carafe and Cup (Pair)

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Cool Water, Handmade Glass Carafe and Cup (Pair)

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

$58.44CAD Wholesale

$58.44CAD

Blown glass highball glasses, 'Whirling White' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Blown Recycled White Highball Glasses from Mexico

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Whirling White, Set of 6 Blown Recycled White Highball Glasses from Mexico

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$92.54CAD Wholesale

$92.54CAD

Drinking glasses, 'Cobalt Spiral' (set of 6) - Hand Blown Drinking Glasses Blue Accent Set of 6

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Cobalt Spiral, Hand Blown Drinking Glasses Blue Accent Set of 6

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$81.82CAD Wholesale

$81.82CAD

Blown glass rocks glasses, 'Ribbon of Sunshine' (set of 6) - Mexico Artisan Handblown Glass Striped Tumbler Drinkware

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Ribbon of Sunshine, Mexico Artisan Handblown Glass Striped Tumbler Drinkware

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

$94.49CAD Wholesale

$94.49CAD

Handblown carafe and glass, 'Cheers' (2 pieces) - 2-Piece Set of Recycled Glass Handblown Carafe and Glass

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Cheers, 2-Piece Set of Recycled Glass Handblown Carafe and Glass

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

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$58.44CAD

Blown glass beer glasses, 'Amber Beer' (set of 6) - Hand Blown Beer Glasses with Amber Handle and Rim (Set of 6)

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Amber Beer, Hand Blown Beer Glasses with Amber Handle and Rim (Set of 6)

Novica Handblown Collection

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Blown glass tequila glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6) - Handblown Recycled Glass Blue Rim Shot Glasses (set of 6)

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Cobalt Classics, Handblown Recycled Glass Blue Rim Shot Glasses (set of 6)

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$58.44CAD

Handblown recycled glass decanter, 'Exquisite Shape' - Handblown Recycled Glass Wine Decanter from Mexico

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Exquisite Shape, Handblown Recycled Glass Wine Decanter from Mexico

Lourdes Martinez

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$51.62CAD

Wine glasses, 'Cobalt Spirals' (set of 6) - Handblown Recycled Glass Six Striped Blue Wine Glasses

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Cobalt Spirals, Handblown Recycled Glass Six Striped Blue Wine Glasses

Javier and Efren

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$128.58CAD

Blown glass high ball glasses, 'Sapphire Swirl' (set of 6) - Six Blue Swirl Hand Blown 11 oz High Ball Glasses

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Sapphire Swirl, Six Blue Swirl Hand Blown 11 oz High Ball Glasses

Novica Handblown Collection

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$108.12CAD

Handblown recycled glass tumblers, 'Bright Confetti' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Multicoloured Tumblers Handblown from Recycled Glass

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Bright Confetti, Set of 6 Multicoloured Tumblers Handblown from Recycled Glass

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

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