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+ - 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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Art glass decorative vase, 'Arrested Flame'

Gloria

Dec 26, 2022

Said she loved it

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I bought this with confidence because I trust NOVICA's quality and protective packaging. They also did a nice job on the gift wrap. I was relieved that it wasn't seasonal wrap because this was for a wedding, rather than the holiday.

Decorative Glasses

Exquisite Vases

Hand-Made Glass Vase

Red And Orange Vase

Thoughtful Gifts

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Handblown margarita glasses, 'Confetti Festival' (set of 6)

Randall

Jul 16, 2021

Birthday Present

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I bought them as a birthday gift for a very good friend that loves Margaritas. She loves them and use them all the time to serve her favorite drinks.

Casual Glassware!!

Celebration Glasses

Colored Glassware

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Drinking Glasses.

Favorite Patio Drinkware

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Turtle Glam'

Lori

Feb 17, 2025

Turtle Glam earrings are fab glam!

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These glass turtles are precious, vibrant colors and exquisite detail make them one of my most unique pairs of earrings purchased from Novica

Beautiful Color Jewelry

Blown Glass Art

Glass Blowing Products

Sea Turtle Gifts

Sea Turtle Jewelry

Sea Turtles Earrings

Dangle Jewellery

Featured Artist

Seguso Family Blown glass art

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The Seguso Family has been recognised for the creativity and originality of their work and always are cited in news articles, award ceremonies and retrospective exhibits.

The artistry of the Seguso Family has been featured in Depth magazine.Present since 1300 in the census books of Murano, Italy, today the prestigious... read more

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