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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Aurora, Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware (12 oz, Set of 4)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

£100.06 Wholesale

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

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

£125.62 Wholesale

£125.62

Perfect Shot, Hand Blown Shot Glass with Ice Receptacle

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

£85.73 Wholesale

£85.73

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)

£170.48 Wholesale

£170.48

colour Play, Artisan Crafted Glass Pitcher from Guatemala

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

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£105.68

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)

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£111.66

Perfect Sip', Handmade Tequila Glass with Ice Receptacle

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

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£89.72

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)

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Palm Beach, Clear Green Brown Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher

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(37)

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Orange Reef, Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher with Orange Motifs

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

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

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

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

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£44.86

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)

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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)

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£44.86

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)

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£87.73

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

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£94.71

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

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Blue Caress, Fair Trade Handblown Glass Recycled Vase

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£62.80

Virgin Mother of Love, Virgin Mary Clear Blown Glass Figurine

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(37)

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£35.88

Sky Reflection, Handblown Recycled Glass Pitcher in Blue from Guatemala

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£89.72

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

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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

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

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Courage Dachshund, Handblown Brown Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine

Panapai

(35)

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£16.94

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

Panapai

(35)

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£17.94

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

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(35)

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£23.92

Azure Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Azure Spirals

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(35)

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£17.94

Little Whirlpool, Handblown Black Swirl Patterned Glass Dangle Earrings

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(35)

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£17.94

Bright Delight, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with colourful Motifs

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£25.91

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

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(35)

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£44.86

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

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(35)

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£23.92

Chic Swirls, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Swirl Motifs

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£25.91

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

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(35)

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£44.86

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

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(35)

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£17.94

Peace Ridgeback, Handblown Light Blue Glass Ridgeback Dog Figurine

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(35)

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£16.94

Royal Blue Tree, Tree-Inspired Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings in Royal Blue

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

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(35)

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£17.94

Intuition Dachshund, Handblown Dark Blue Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine

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(35)

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£16.94

Hope Fox, Handblown Green Glass Fox Figurine from Thailand

Panapai

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£16.94

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

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£62.80

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

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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)

£60.81 Wholesale

£60.81

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)

£71.78 Wholesale

£71.78

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)

£59.35 Wholesale

~~£62.80~~ £59.35

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)

Novica Handblown Collection

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£38.87 Wholesale

£38.87

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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£34.89 Wholesale

£34.89

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

(1049)

£71.78 Wholesale

£71.78

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)

£38.87 Wholesale

£38.87

Tumblers, 'Ruby Groove' (set of 6) - 6 Collectible Mexican Recycled Red and Clear Glasses

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Ruby Groove, 6 Collectible Mexican Recycled Red and Clear Glasses

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

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£62.80

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)

£40.87 Wholesale

£40.87

Handblown champagne flutes, 'Glamour Enchantment' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Champagne Flutes

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Glamour Enchantment, Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Champagne Flutes

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

£60.81 Wholesale

£60.81

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)

£25.91 Wholesale

£25.91

Glass tumblers, 'Emerald Luck' (set of 6) - Green-Tinged Recycled Glass Tumblers from Mexico (Set of 6)

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Emerald Luck, Green-Tinged Recycled Glass Tumblers from Mexico (Set of 6)

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

£67.79 Wholesale

£67.79

Handblown glass goblets, 'Grace Enchantment' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Glass Goblets

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Grace Enchantment, Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Glass Goblets

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

£58.81 Wholesale

£58.81

Handblown margarita glasses, 'Fineness Enchantment' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Margarita Glasses

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Fineness Enchantment, Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Margarita Glasses

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

£62.80 Wholesale

£62.80

Handblown glass vase, 'Bordeaux Dream' - Eco-Friendly Handblown Clear Bordeaux Glass Vase

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Bordeaux Dream, Eco-Friendly Handblown Clear Bordeaux Glass Vase

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

£34.89 Wholesale

£34.89

Blown glass shot glasses, 'Ribbon of Sunshine' (set of 6) - Handblown Glass Striped Tequila Shot Drinkware (Set of 6)

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Ribbon of Sunshine, Handblown Glass Striped Tequila Shot Drinkware (Set of 6)

Novica Handblown Collection

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£46.64 Wholesale

~~£49.84~~ £46.64

Gold-accented blown glass nativity scene, 'O Holy Night' (9 pieces) - Handblown Glass Nativity Scene (9 Pieces)

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O Holy Night, Handblown Glass Nativity Scene (9 Pieces)

Francisco Calatayud

(1)

£89.72 Wholesale

£89.72

Handblown recycled glass wine glasses, 'Ethereal Glamour' (pair) - Pair of Iridescent Clear Handblown Stemless Wine Glasses

Ethereal Glamour, Pair of Iridescent Clear Handblown Stemless Wine Glasses

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

£26.91 Wholesale

£26.91

Handblown glass dessert bowls, 'Ethereal Flavors' (pair) - Pair of Eco-Friendly Handblown Glass Dessert Bowls

Ethereal Flavors, Pair of Eco-Friendly Handblown Glass Dessert Bowls

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

£44.86 Wholesale

£44.86

Ethereal Delicacies, Eco-Friendly Handblown Glass Salad Bowl from Mexico

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

£62.80 Wholesale

£62.80

Handblown recycled glass carafe and glass set, 'Hypnotic Brown' (pair) - Brown Handblown Recycled Glass Carafe and Cup Set (Pair)

Hypnotic Brown, Brown Handblown Recycled Glass Carafe and Cup Set (Pair)

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

£38.87 Wholesale

£38.87

Verdant Potion, Handblown Recycled Glass Jar from Mexico

Salime Cruces

(12)

£44.86 Wholesale

£44.86

Recycled glass stemless wine glasses, 'Social Bliss in Rose' (set of 6) - Six Pink Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses from Mexico

Social Bliss in Rose, Six Pink Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses from Mexico

Salime Cruces

(12)

£174.47 Wholesale

£174.47

Hand-blown recycled glass pitcher and tumblers, 'Garden Relaxation in Marigold' (set for 6) - Recycled Glass Pitchers and Tumblers in Orange (Set for 6)

Garden Relaxation in Marigold, Recycled Glass Pitchers and Tumblers in Orange (Set for 6)

Salime Cruces

(12)

£189.69 Wholesale

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Orange Potion, Handblown Recycled Glass Jar in Ornage from Mexico

Salime Cruces

(12)

£44.86 Wholesale

£44.86

Pink Potion, Handblown Recycled Glass Jar in Pink from Mexico

Salime Cruces

(12)

£44.86 Wholesale

£44.86

Recycled glass wine glasses, 'Social Marigold' (set of 6) - Six Marigold Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses

Social Marigold, Six Marigold Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses

Salime Cruces

(12)

£147.96 Wholesale

~~£174.47~~ £147.96

Handblown recycled glass champagne flutes, 'Yellow Strokes' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Handblown Recycled Glass Champagne Flutes in Yellow

Yellow Strokes, Set of 6 Handblown Recycled Glass Champagne Flutes in Yellow

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£85.73 Wholesale

£85.73

Recycled glass wine glasses, 'Lilac Relaxation' (set of 4) - Recycled Glass Wine Glasses in Lilac from Mexico (Set of 4)

Lilac Relaxation, Recycled Glass Wine Glasses in Lilac from Mexico (Set of 4)

Salime Cruces

(12)

£94.71 Wholesale

£94.71

Crystalline Currents, Eco Friendly Handblown Crystalline Recycled Glass Bottle

Salime Cruces

(12)

£42.86 Wholesale

£42.86

Clear Miracle, Modern Handblown Glass Nativity Scene with Golden Accents

Milton Rios

(22)

£44.86 Wholesale

£44.86

Blown glass nativity scene, 'Midnight Clear' (10 pieces) - Hand Blown Glass Nativity (10 Pieces)

Midnight Clear, Hand Blown Glass Nativity (10 Pieces)

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£58.81 Wholesale

£58.81

Handblown pitcher and rocks glass set, 'Misty Elixir' - Handblown Clear Black Pitcher and Rocks Glass Set

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Misty Elixir, Handblown Clear Black Pitcher and Rocks Glass Set

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£47.85

Victorious Elixir, Handblown Clear Orange Pitcher and Rocks Glass Set

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£44.86

Vital Elixir, Handblown Clear Green Pitcher and Rocks Glass Set

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£44.86

Fuchsia Tree, Tree-Inspired Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings in Fuchsia

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£17.94

Vibrant Blossoms, Blown Glass Floral Dangle Earrings in Pink with Silver Hooks

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Azure Tree, Tree-Inspired Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings in Azure

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Teal Tree, Tree-Inspired Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings in Teal

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Black Ovate Leaf' - Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Black Spirals

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Black Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Black Spirals

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Bright Green Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Light Green Spirals

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Blue Elephant Glam, Elephant-Shaped Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings in Blue

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