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

Cynthia

Mar 17, 2025

So Fun and Lovely !!

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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

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Blown glass figurine, 'Celestial Rose'

Tara

Jan 22, 2024

This rose is just beautiful!

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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!

Hand Blown Glass Figurine

Hand Blown Glass Gifts

Glass Sculpture

Handblown Sculpture

Floral Sculpture

Art Glass Sculpture

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Handblown rocks glasses, 'Rainbow Centrifuge' (set of 6)

Kathryn

Jul 30, 2018

Beautiful and unique

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Saw these glasses and thought they would make a great gift for a summer birthday present...drinks on the deck! When they arrived I loved the color and the weight. Very pleased.

Anytime Glasses

Beautiful Glasses

Casual Glassware.

Colored Glassware

Decorative Glassware

Entertaining Glassware

Fire Blown Glassware

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Novica Handblown Collection

Novica Handblown Collection Handmade blown glassware

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Without a doubt, what distinguishes Mexican hand blown glass art is the interplay of clear glass with such colors as cobalt blue and other vibrant hues.

The art of hand blown glass or vidrio soplado has diversified throughout the world, yet it is in the state of Jalisco, Mexico, where allegedly more... read more

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