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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 beer glasses, 'Amber Rim' (set of 6)

Kathleen

Feb 20, 2021

Love It!!

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I am so thrilled with our mugs! The quality and crafts-man-ship is outstanding! I am very impressed! THANK YOU!!

A Very Special .

Casual Glassware!!

Cold Beer Glass

Cold Beer Glass

Earth Friendly Gifts

Entertaining Glassware

Fun Drinking Glasses

Gifts For Drinkers!!

Glassware Drinking Set

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Blown glass lowball glasses, 'Azure Mist' (set of 4, 5 oz)

Nancy

Oct 28, 2016

5oz blue tumblers

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I ordered several and have reordered for a whiskey bar during a wedding party, they were a big hit so I ordered them for my sons for Christmas too.

Tumbler Glasses Tableware

Glass Tableware

Handblown Tableware

Beach Cottage Tableware

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Handblown shot glasses, 'Pure Cobalt' (set of 6)

Caroline

Jan 14, 2021

Beautiful and sturdy

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We've had these for years. The kids found them and like to drink out of them, and they've held up well. (Yes, I know, kids do silly things.) They are lovely and the color is deep and rich.

Celebration Glasses

Cobalt Blue Shot Glasses

Colored Shot Glasses

Handblown Glass

Lovely Blue Shot Glasses

Mexican Shot Glasses

Shot Glasses Tableware

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Seguso Family Blown glass art

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The Seguso Family has been recognized 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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