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.

Unique Fall Handblown at NOVICA United Kingdom

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

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£80.48 Wholesale

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Confetti Festival, Hand Blown colourful 8 oz Wine Glasses (Set of 6)

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

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~~£66.88~~ £63.54
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Carnival Confetti, Unique Murano Inspired Glass Vase

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Carnival colour Fantasy, Collectible Handblown Murano Inspired Art Vase

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Ribbon of Sunshine, Mexico Artisan Handblown Glass Striped Tumbler Drinkware

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

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Artistic Splash, Blue and Yellow Art Glass Decorative Vase from Brazil

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Marigold Relaxation, 4 Hand Blown Orange Recycled Glass Juice Glasses from Mexico

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Bohemia, Artisan Crafted Recycled Handblown Blue Rim Beer Glasses

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

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Star on Top, Handcrafted Glass Christmas Tree Statuette

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Perfectly Chilled, Two-Piece Recycled Martini Glass

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

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

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Celestial Rose, Gilded Blown Glass Rose Flower Figurine from Peru

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

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

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

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Profound Blue, Recycled Glass Juice Glasses in Blue (Set of 4)

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Social Marigold, Six Marigold Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses

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

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~~£53.90~~ £48.15
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Featured Reviews

Blown glass wine glasses, 'Confetti Festival' (set of 6)

Cynthia

Mar 17, 2025

So Fun and Lovely !!

A gorgeous holiday gift to my newlywed niece. Quality, beauty, supporting small businesses, recycled glass. A great conversation piece !

Wine Glasses Tableware

Glass Tableware

Eco-Friendly Tableware

Handblown Tableware

Tableware

Blown glass tumblers, 'Aurora' (12 oz, set of 4)

Debby

May 8, 2018

Absolutely beautiful!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these glasses!! They arrived extremely well packed and are as beautiful in person as they look online. Almost too pretty to put in a cabinet.

Aqua

Beautiful Glasses

Blue Mexican Glass

Colored Drinking Glasses

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Everyday Glassware

Goblets

Great Glasses

Hand Blown Drinking Glasses To Gift

Handblown Glass

Beer glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Ludmilla

Jan 28, 2023

beautiful and substantial

These are very beautiful glasses. They are quite heavy with nice thick glass, They feel great in your hands. The blue rim is very attractive and vibrant. A very well made glass.

Beautiful

Casual Glassware!

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses

Cobalt Blue Glassware!

Cocktail Glasses

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Gifts For Therapists

Gorgeous

Hand Blown Glasses