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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Featured Reviews

Blown glass vase, 'Surf Wave' (6.75 inch)

Susan

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Beautiful, simple vase

This is a lovely, simple vase and a beautiful color. I look forward to finding the right dried flowers for it. And the shipping/delivery was amazingly fast.

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This rose is just beautiful!

This rose is just beautiful. It is very well-made, and the color is lovely! It is an ornament on my windowsill, and looking at it makes me smile!

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Handblown glass pitcher, 'Confetti Festival'

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Fun pitcher for entertaining

I purchased the Confetti Festival pitcher as a gift. It was well received and a fun, colorful addition to the kitchen. It is well-made and I was impressed with the packing that kept it safe during shipping.

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