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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.

Featured Reviews

Beer glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Ludmilla

Jan 28, 2023

beautiful and substantial

These are very beautiful glasses. They are quite heavy with nice thick glass, They feel great in your hands. The blue rim is very attractive and vibrant. A very well made glass.

Beautiful

Beautiful Glasses

Casual Glassware!

Cobalt Blue Drinking Glasses

Cobalt Blue Glassware!

Cocktail Glasses

Entertaining Glassware

Gifts For Therapists

Gorgeous

Hand Blown Glasses

Hand blown beer mugs, 'Fiesta Azul' (set of 6)

Elizabeth W

Jun 25, 2021

Functional Beauty

We bought a pair of these for each groomsman in the wedding of one of our sons ~ and they were each delighted! Comfortable to wield, lovely to see ~ functional beauty.

Cold Beer Glass

Beer Glasses Tableware

Glass Tableware

Handblown Tableware

Beach Cottage Tableware

Hacienda Tableware

Garden Party Tableware

Tableware

Chardonnay wine glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Katrin

Oct 14, 2021

Gorgeous

Heavier than many, and Well balanced, not top heavy, won’t easily tip over. Solid, little fear of shattering. No fear of using to actually drink wine. Just as lovely as the picture, and true to description. Plus look great displayed next to my Talavera serving dishes.

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Couples Gift

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Creative Glassware

Fun Wine Glasses

Cocktail Glasses Tableware

Drinkware

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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