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"The ripple effect on our lakes and rivers inspired this new design," Cantel Blown Glass Artisans explain. They craft the tumblers by hand, using traditional blown glass techniques featuring cobalt blue waves.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

"There are very few natural displays of color that are as beautiful as the Aurora Borealis. That ethereal show of color produced by the Northern Lights inspired the design of our 'Aurora' collection," Cantel Blown Glass Artisans explain. They craft the tumblers by hand, using traditional blown glass techniques featuring swirling lines of color like orange, yellow, green and red underscored by aqua blue.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Khalid Ali revisits the past with a jewelry box with the grace and charisma of an antique. It is carved of mango wood and painted before receiving a luxurious assortment of glass stones. These multicolored details surround delicately embossed images executed on nickel-plated brass. The box opens to reveal a velvet-lined interior, a mirror and a removable tray.

Poised on transparent stems, margarita glasses feature colorful rims in bright confetti colors. The set of six is part of the Novica Handblown Collection. Endlessly versatile, they do double duty at dessert time for sherbet, custard, or gelatin.

Please note that as each piece is individually handmade, slight variations in the shape and size of the glass are likely, making every item a unique example of blown-glass craftsmanship. Tiny bubbles within the surface attest to their authenticity.

As an expert in the traditional reverse-painted glass technique, artisan Flora Polo from Peru puts all her expertise into this gorgeous tray, made with a sturdy gold-toned wood structure. Inspired by nature and the prosperous lands of the region, the artisan embellishes her design with a leafy and floral pattern reminiscent of wheat fields.

This set of six highball glasses from Mexico features artistic swirls of white against clear bodies. Perfect for serving cocktails, the glasses are hand blown from recycled glass by Mexican duo Javier and Efren for an eco-friendly addition to any home.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.