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 mugs, 'colour Play' (set of 4) - Handblown Glass Beer Mugs (Set of 4)

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colour Play, Artisan Crafted Glass Pitcher from Guatemala

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Handblown glass tumblers, 'Cirrus' (set of 4) - Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Tumblers (Set of 4)

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Handblown glass tumblers, 'Fusion' (set of 4) - Violet and White Blown Glass Tumblers (Set of 4)

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Glass salad bowl set, 'Clear Delight' (set of 3) - Handblown Recycled Clear Glass Salad Bowls (Set of 3)

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Palm Beach, Clear Green Brown Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher

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Handblown glass tumblers, 'Blue Ripple' (pair) - Blue-Accented 11 oz Handblown Recycled Glass Tumblers (Pair)

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Handblown tequila glass and ice receptacle set, 'Shadow Shot' (3 oz) - Handblown Tequila Glass and Ice Receptacle Set in Black

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Recycled glass rocks glasses, 'Sky Reflection' (set of 4) - Set of Four Recycled Glass Rocks Glasses in Blue

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Handblown juice glasses, 'Guatemala's Wonders' (pair) - 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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Virgin Mother of Love, Virgin Mary Clear Blown Glass Figurine

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

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Forest Frost, Handmade Art Glass Earrings in Green

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Sky Reflection, Handblown Recycled Glass Pitcher in Blue from Guatemala

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Glass vase, 'Surf Wave Medium' (9 inch) - Handmade 9 Inch Glass Cylindrical Vase Made in Bali

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Blown glass vase, 'Through You' - Blown Glass Cylindrical Tube Vase Handcrafted in Bali

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Fluted, Unique Glass and Wood Sculpture from Bali

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Dissolved, Artisan Crafted Wood and Glass Sculpture

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Poured, Hand Blown Glass and Wood Sculpture

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Loving Blue' - Handblown Glass Heart Dangle Earrings in Blue and White

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Handblown glass dangle earrings, 'Dolphin Magic' - Handblown Dolphin-Shaped Glass Dangle Earrings in Blue

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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, 'Turtle Passion' - Handblown Red Glass Turtle Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Handblown glass figurines, 'Passion Trunks' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Red

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Little Whirlpool, Handblown Black Swirl Patterned Glass Dangle Earrings

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£18.48

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Creativity Beagle, Handblown Glass Beagle Dog Figurine in Purple

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Peace Cocker Spaniel, Handblown Light Blue Glass Cocker Spaniel Dog Figurine

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Dolphin Glam, Handblown Glass Dolphin Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Dazzling Beauty, Square Blue and Brown Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

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£25.67

Bright Delight, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with colourful Motifs

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£25.67

Perpetual Love, Handblown Glass Beaded Blue Dangle Earrings with Heart Motif

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£25.67

Handblown glass figurines, 'Giant Family in Green' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Green

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Chic Swirls, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Swirl Motifs

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Handblown glass figurines, 'Intuition Trunks' (set of 2) - Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Blue

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£24.65

Handblown glass figurines, 'Giant Family in Blue' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Blue

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

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Green Pendulum, Green White & Clear Abstract Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings

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Peace Ridgeback, Handblown Light Blue Glass Ridgeback Dog Figurine

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Pink Ball, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Pink & White Spirals

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

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£18.48

Intuition Dachshund, Handblown Dark Blue Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine

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Hope Fox, Handblown Green Glass Fox Figurine from Thailand

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Blue Glamor, Handblown Glass Beaded Blue Dangle Earrings from Thailand

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Blown glass goblets, 'Sun Celebration' (set of 4) - Handblown Glass Recycled Cocktail Drinkware (Set of 4)

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Blown glass margarita glasses 'Cobalt Contrasts' (set of 6) - Eco Friendly Set of Six Hand Blown Margarita Glasses

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Margarita glasses, 'Happy Hour' (set of 4) - Margaritas Handblown Glass Blue Cocktail Drinkware Set of 4

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Beer glasses, 'Bohemia' (set of 6) - Artisan Crafted Recycled Handblown Blue Rim Beer Glasses

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Handblown glass goblets, 'Chromatic Ceremony' (set of 4) - Set of 4 colourful Handblown Glass Goblets from Mexico

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Handblown juice glasses, 'Rainbow Centrifuge' (pair) - Eco-Friendly Handblown Multicolour Juice Glasses (Pair)

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Hand blown beer mugs, 'Denim Blue' (set of 6) - Artisan Crafted Recycled Beer Mugs in Blue (Set of 6)

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Blown glass margarita glasses, 'Confetti Path' (set of 6) - Set of 6 Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Margarita Glasses

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Handblown carafe and glass, 'Cheers' (2 pieces) - 2-Piece Set of Recycled Glass Handblown Carafe and Glass

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Drinking glasses, 'Cobalt Spiral' (set of 6) - Hand Blown Drinking Glasses Blue Accent Set of 6

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Handblown recycled glass tumblers, 'Frosted White' (set of 6) - 6 Frosted Iridescent Tumblers Handblown from Recycled Glass

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Blown glass rocks glasses, 'Ribbon of Sunshine' (set of 6) - Mexico Artisan Handblown Glass Striped Tumbler Drinkware

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Blown glass beer glasses, 'Amber Beer' (set of 6) - Hand Blown Beer Glasses with Amber Handle and Rim (Set of 6)

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Blown glass rocks glasses, 'Rainbow Centrifuge' (set of 6) - Mexican Multicolor 11 oz Rocks Glasses Hand Blown Set of 6

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Handblown recycled glass decanter, 'Exquisite Shape' - Handblown Recycled Glass Wine Decanter from Mexico

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