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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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Handblown juice glasses, 'Deep Blue' (set of 6)

Michael

May 4, 2021

Beautiful glasses

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These glasses are the perfect size. Juice for the kids and wine for the adults. We have received so many compliments asking where did we get these.

Anytime Glasses

Casual Glassware!

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glass

Colored Drinking Glasses!

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Dishwasher Safe Glassware

Glasses Made From Recycled Materials

Glassware Drinking Set

Handblown Glass

Mexican Recycled Drinking Glasses

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Handblown margarita glasses, 'Cobalt Contrasts' (set of 6)

Antonella

Jan 27, 2021

Beautiful & great quality

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These were a gift for a friend, and they really love them! The handmade margarita glasses are classic and high quality and handmade. Love that they loved them!

Casual Glassware

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glass

Entertaining Glassware.

Favorite Conscious Art

Gifts For Therapists

Glassware Drinking Set

Hand Blown Pitcher And Glasses

Handblown Glass

Hand-Made Glass

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Blown glass goblets, 'Sun Celebration' (set of 4)

Daniela

Jun 17, 2016

Beautiful for summer dinners

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Beautifully shaped goblets in sunny colors, perfect for summer dinners. I have a set of plates with perfectly matching colors, my outdoor table looks fabulous!

Celebration Glasses

Colorful Blown Glass

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Handblown Glass

Patio Drinkware

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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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