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 Handblown Gifts at NOVICA United Kingdom

Bestseller

Confetti Festival, Hand Blown Glass Colorful Juice Glasses (Set of 6)

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£62.68 Wholesale

£62.68
Bestseller

Aurora, Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware (12 oz, Set of 4)

Cantel Blown Glass Artisans

(37)

£93.53 Wholesale

£93.53
Bestseller

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

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£53.73 Wholesale

£53.73
Carnival colour Fantasy, Collectible Handblown Murano Inspired Art Vase

Seguso Family

(138)

£305.14 Wholesale

~~£359.24~~ £305.14
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Carnival colours, Murano Inspired Handblown Glass Vase

Seguso Family

(138)

£128.93 Wholesale

~~£152.25~~ £128.93
Surf Wave Medium, Handmade 9 Inch Glass Cylindrical Vase Made in Bali

Made Sadia

(9)

£44.77 Wholesale

£44.77
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Carnival Confetti, Unique Murano Inspired Glass Vase

Seguso Family

(138)

£137.31 Wholesale

~~£162.20~~ £137.31
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Ribbon of Sunshine, Mexico Artisan Handblown Glass Striped Tumbler Drinkware

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£62.68 Wholesale

£62.68
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Dew Drop in Black, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Black & White Spirals

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
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Lime Globe, Hand Blown Green Rim Wine Glasses Set of 4 Mexico

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£35.82 Wholesale

£35.82
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Sun Celebration, Handblown Glass Recycled Cocktail Drinkware (Set of 4)

Javier and Efren

(322)

£62.68 Wholesale

£62.68
Bestseller

Ruby Groove, 6 Collectible Mexican Recycled Red and Clear Glasses

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£63.68 Wholesale

£63.68
Carnival colour Fantasy, Petite Handblown Murano Inspired Art Glass Bud Vase

Seguso Family

(138)

£129.69 Wholesale

~~£153.24~~ £129.69
Harmonious Foliage, Handblown Striped Green and Clear Glass Leaf Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Turtle Glam, Handblown Glass Turtle Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Azure Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Azure Spirals

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Thorn Ball, Handblown Glass Thorn Ball Themed Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Dolphin Glam, Handblown Glass Dolphin Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Chic Swirls, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with Swirl Motifs

Alexx Cheng

£24.87 Wholesale

£24.87
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Delicate Blossoms, Handblown Glass Floral Dangle Earrings with Silver Hooks

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Green Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Green & White Spirals

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
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Celestial Rose, Gilded Blown Glass Rose Flower Figurine from Peru

Milton Rios

(22)

£26.86 Wholesale

£26.86
Passion Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Red

Panapai

(35)

£20.89 Wholesale

£20.89
Bestseller

Surf Wave, Artisan Hand Blown Glass Cylindrical Vase Made in Bali

Made Sadia

(9)

£35.82 Wholesale

£35.82
Bestseller

Lilac Currents, Eco Friendly Handblown Lilac Recycled Glass Bottle w/ Cork

Salime Cruces

(12)

£44.77 Wholesale

£44.77
Bestseller

Golden Lime, 4 Handblown Golden Lime Recycled Glass Juice Glasses 8 Oz

Salime Cruces

(12)

£75.62 Wholesale

£75.62
Giant Family in Blue, Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Blue

Panapai

(35)

£42.78 Wholesale

£42.78
Elephant Glam, Handblown Glass Elephant Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Bestseller

Sapphire Swirl, Six Sapphire Blue Swirl Blown Glass 10 oz Rock Glasses Set

Novica Handblown Collection

(1049)

£66.66 Wholesale

£66.66
Featured Sale

Festive Ruby, Hand Made Handblown Red Glass Champagne Flute Drinkware Set

Javier and Efren

(322)

£63.90 Wholesale

~~£80.60~~ £63.90
Blue Ovate Leaf, Handblown Glass Dangle Earrings with Blue & White Spirals

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Intuition Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Blue

Panapai

(35)

£20.89 Wholesale

£20.89
Bestseller

Fluted, Unique Glass and Wood Sculpture from Bali

Made Sadia

(9)

£116.42 Wholesale

£116.42
Celestial Pendulum, Handblown Abstract Blue and White Glass Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Giant Family in Pink, Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Pink

Panapai

(35)

£42.78 Wholesale

£42.78
Dissolved, Artisan Crafted Wood and Glass Sculpture

Made Sadia

(9)

£98.51 Wholesale

£98.51
Shadow Pendulum, Handblown Abstract Clear and Black Glass Dangle Earrings

Panapai

(35)

£17.90 Wholesale

£17.90
Cinnabar Red Bottle, Decorative Narrow Necked Translucent Red Blown Glass Vase

Lourdes Martinez

(42)

£53.73 Wholesale

£53.73
Ruby, Red Hand Blown Mexican Tequila Shot Glasses Set of 6

Javier and Efren

(322)

£87.56 Wholesale

£87.56
Blue Glamor, Handblown Glass Beaded Blue Dangle Earrings from Thailand

Alexx Cheng

£24.87 Wholesale

£24.87
Dazzling Beauty, Square Blue and Brown Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings

Alexx Cheng

£24.87 Wholesale

£24.87
Peace Cocker Spaniel, Handblown Light Blue Glass Cocker Spaniel Dog Figurine

Panapai

(35)

£15.91 Wholesale

£15.91
Bright Delight, Handblown Glass Beaded Dangle Earrings with colourful Motifs

Alexx Cheng

£24.87 Wholesale

£24.87
Perpetual Love, Handblown Glass Beaded Blue Dangle Earrings with Heart Motif

Alexx Cheng

£24.87 Wholesale

£24.87
Coming back

Luxury Enchantment, Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Martini Glasses

Artisan Blown Glass Collection

(21)

£55.72 Wholesale

£55.72
Passion Beagle, Handblown Glass Beagle Dog Figurine in Red

Panapai

(35)

£15.91 Wholesale

£15.91
Coming back

Clear Horizon, Blown Glass and Albesia Wood Vase Made in Bali

Made Sadia

(9)

£57.71 Wholesale

£57.71
Circus colours, Murano Inspired colourful Handblown Brazilian Art Glass Vase

Seguso Family

(138)

£233.43 Wholesale

~~£274.65~~ £233.43
Perfect Shot, Hand Blown Shot Glass with Ice Receptacle

Emma Gutierrez

(4)

£75.62 Wholesale

£75.62

Featured Reviews

Handblown juice glasses, 'Confetti Festival' (set of 6)

JoAnn

Sep 22, 2017

Unique

Exactly what I wanted. Colorful, small 10 oz glasses,. They are beautiful, sturdy, & very well made. These are the perfect addition to our glassware. They can be used everyday, yet could also be used for special occasions. Definitely a conversation starter.

Artful