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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

Blown glass goblets, 'Sun Celebration' (set of 4)

Daniela

Jun 17, 2016

Beautiful for summer dinners

Beautifully shaped goblets in sunny colors, perfect for summer dinners. I have a set of plates with perfectly matching colors, my outdoor table looks fabulous!

Celebration Glasses

Colorful Blown Glass

Colorful Cocktail Glasses

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Goblets

Handblown glass tumblers, 'Confetti Festival' (set of 6)

Kim Phillips

Jun 16, 2016

Nice, Heavy glasses

We have loved these glasses! They are heavy and durable. They're also very large--which you don't always get in hand-made glasses. We'd definitely recommend them.

Colored Drinking Glasses

Colorful

Dining Tumblers

Each Glass Is A Piece Of Art

Entertaining Tumblers

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

Featured Artist

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