These glasses are pieces of art! The colors are just as bright as the pictures, and the swirl design is striking. I keep them on display, they are so pretty. Also substantial and heavy in the hand. LOVE them!
With what I'd see as a random assortment of nuts and bolts, Armando perceives the potential of art. His ability to create sculpture with such life and movement is an amazing feat of engineering as well as art; his art helps me see with different eyes.
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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The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.