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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 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!

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Floral Sculpture

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Blown wine glasses, 'Aqua Swirl' (set of 6)

Paul

Apr 6, 2018

Aqua Wine Glasses

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Beautiful example of Mexican art. Very heavy but could see the reason. Great design and will make a great gift for everyday use.

Beautiful Glasses

Classy Wine Glasses

Daily Glassware

Entertaining Glassware!!

Fun Wine Glasses

Gifts For Therapists

Mexican Colored Glassware!

Mexican Glassware Sets!

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Margarita glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 4)

Catherine

Jul 30, 2018

Happy Hour Indeed!

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Got these as a gift for a friend of mine, to match a margarita pitcher I got for her a previous year--these are a perfect addition, well made, and have that right weight feel to them that makes a glass your next favorite to sip out of! Beautiful works of art.

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Margarita Glasses

Mexican Blue Rim Glasses

Mexican Cobalt Blue Glassware

Mexican Cobalt Blue Glassware!!

Mexican Glasses Blue Rim

Patio Drinkware!!

Special Occasion Glasses

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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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