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 Spring Handblown at NOVICA United Kingdom

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Happy Hour, Margaritas Handblown Glass Blue Cocktail Drinkware Set of 4

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(1049)

£41.36 Wholesale

£41.36
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Cobalt Classics, Handblown Recycled Glass Blue Rim Shot Glasses (set of 6)

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(1049)

£40.33 Wholesale

£40.33
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Cobalt Contrasts, Eco Friendly Set of Six Hand Blown Margarita Glasses

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(1049)

£60.85 Wholesale

~~£64.11~~ £60.85
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Whirling White, Set of 6 Blown Recycled White Highball Glasses from Mexico

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(1049)

£59.11 Wholesale

~~£63.08~~ £59.11
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Confetti Path, Set of 6 Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Margarita Glasses

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(1049)

£82.59 Wholesale

~~£87.90~~ £82.59
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Confetti Festival, Hand Blown Glass Colorful Juice Glasses (Set of 6)

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£67.22 Wholesale

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

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Carnival colours, Murano Inspired Handblown Glass Vase

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£155.13 Wholesale

£155.13
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Amber Beer, Hand Blown Beer Glasses with Amber Handle and Rim (Set of 6)

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(1049)

£65.20 Wholesale

~~£69.29~~ £65.20
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Carnival Confetti, Unique Murano Inspired Glass Vase

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(138)

£165.47 Wholesale

£165.47
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Chromatic Ceremony, Set of 4 colourful Handblown Glass Goblets from Mexico

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(21)

£50.42 Wholesale

~~£53.77~~ £50.42
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Ribbon of Sunshine, Mexico Artisan Handblown Glass Striped Tumbler Drinkware

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(1049)

£60.85 Wholesale

~~£64.11~~ £60.85
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Bohemia, Artisan Crafted Recycled Handblown Blue Rim Beer Glasses

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(1049)

£63.08 Wholesale

£63.08
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Confetti Festival, Artisan Crafted Colorful Mexican Hand Blown Pitcher (87 oz)

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(1049)

£34.77 Wholesale

~~£37.22~~ £34.77
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Aurora, Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware (12 oz, Set of 4)

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(37)

£102.58 Wholesale

~~£108.59~~ £102.58
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Garden Relaxation in Lemon, 4 Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Tumblers in Green

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£95.63 Wholesale

~~£101.35~~ £95.63
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Marigold Relaxation, 4 Hand Blown Orange Recycled Glass Juice Glasses from Mexico

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£82.59 Wholesale

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Elegant Energy, Set of 6 Hand Made Blown Glass Rocks Glass in Blue and Green

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£65.20 Wholesale

~~£69.29~~ £65.20
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£90.59 Wholesale

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Garden Relaxation in Blue, 4 Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Blue Recycled Glass Juice Glasses

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~~£99.28~~ £88.95
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(322)

£65.88 Wholesale

~~£73.42~~ £65.88
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Elegant Aqua Swirl, Set of 6 Recycled Hand Blown Aqua Wine Glasses from Mexico

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£86.93 Wholesale

~~£92.04~~ £86.93
Aurora, Fair Trade Artisan Crafted Hand Blown Glass Pitcher 94 oz.

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(37)

£108.90 Wholesale

~~£128.24~~ £108.90
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Rainbow Centrifuge, Mexican Multicolor 11 oz Rocks Glasses Hand Blown Set of 6

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(1049)

£60.85 Wholesale

~~£64.11~~ £60.85
Perfectly Chilled, Two-Piece Recycled Martini Glass

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(4)

£65.88 Wholesale

~~£73.42~~ £65.88
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Sun Celebration, Handblown Glass Recycled Cocktail Drinkware (Set of 4)

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(322)

£60.85 Wholesale

~~£64.11~~ £60.85
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Celestial Rose, Gilded Blown Glass Rose Flower Figurine from Peru

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(22)

£26.07 Wholesale

~~£27.91~~ £26.07
Clear Delight, Handblown Recycled Clear Glass Salad Bowls (Set of 3)

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(37)

£119.42 Wholesale

~~£133.41~~ £119.42
Green Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Green & White Spirals

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(35)

£18.61 Wholesale

£18.61
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Delicate Aqua, Aqua Handblown Recycled Glass Carafe and Cup Set (Pair)

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(42)

£41.36 Wholesale

£41.36
colour Play, Handblown Glass Beer Mugs (Set of 4)

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(37)

£156.48 Wholesale

~~£174.78~~ £156.48
Lucidity, Clear Hand Blown Recycled Glass Vase

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(37)

£32.94 Wholesale

~~£37.22~~ £32.94
Jade Mist, Set of 4 Clear Green Blown Glass Shot Glasses

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(12)

£78.23 Wholesale

~~£87.90~~ £78.23
Carnival, Unique Central American Handblown Recycled Glass Vase

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(37)

£82.36 Wholesale

~~£92.04~~ £82.36
Green Mist, Green Blown Glass Pitcher 21 oz Artisan Crafted Serveware

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(12)

£74.12 Wholesale

~~£82.73~~ £74.12
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(12)

£74.12 Wholesale

~~£82.73~~ £74.12
Garden Relaxation, Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Pitcher from Mexico

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(12)

£82.36 Wholesale

~~£92.04~~ £82.36
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Bright Confetti, Pair of colourful Stemless Wine Glasses Handblown in Mexico

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(21)

£32.05 Wholesale

£32.05
colour Play, Artisan Crafted Glass Pitcher from Guatemala

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(37)

£97.18 Wholesale

~~£108.59~~ £97.18
Orange Reef, Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher with Orange Motifs

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

£90.59 Wholesale

~~£101.35~~ £90.59
Carousel, Unique Handblown Glass Recycled Vase

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(37)

£74.12 Wholesale

~~£82.73~~ £74.12
Intense Celebration, Set of 4 Multicolour Handblown Cocktail Glasses from Mexico

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(21)

£49.41 Wholesale

~~£55.84~~ £49.41
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£82.36 Wholesale

~~£92.04~~ £82.36
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Lime Relaxation, 4 Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Green Recycled Glass Juice Glasses

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£93.88 Wholesale

~~£99.28~~ £93.88
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(37)

£57.65 Wholesale

~~£64.11~~ £57.65
Gilded Elephants in Light Blue, Gilded Blown Glass Elephant Figurines in Light Blue (Pair)

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£32.94 Wholesale

~~£37.22~~ £32.94
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(37)

£90.59 Wholesale

~~£101.35~~ £90.59
Perfect Shot, Hand Blown Shot Glass with Ice Receptacle

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(4)

£78.23 Wholesale

~~£87.90~~ £78.23

Featured Reviews

Blown glass tequila glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Hugo

Jul 28, 2025

Exceeded my expectations

Exactly what I was looking for. They're very well made, very thick and heavy glass. The packaging was beautiful as well

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Handblown margarita glasses, 'Confetti Rim' (set of 6)

CATHY

Nov 27, 2021

starting a heirloom collection

I have these and the stemless wines. planning on getting the rest in the confetti path set. with the clear glass and colored ring they go with everything . they are great with a BBQ day or a sit down dinner . I just love them

Colourful

Confetti Glasses Mexico

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Confetti Mexican Glassware

Confetti.

Couple Gifts

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Dishwasher Safe

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Glasses Made From Recycled Materials

Blown glass martini glass, 'Perfectly Chilled'

MrsDi

Dec 18, 2021

Husband loves it! So I bought a 2nd one for guests.

Husband loves it! So I bought a 2nd one for guests. He's very pleased and has already been using it. He is a hobby mixologist and appreciates the efficiency and functionality. :)

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Margarita Glasses Tableware

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Martini Glasses Tableware

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