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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

Handblown recycled glass stemless wine glasses, 'Confetti Pop' (pair)

Dawn

Nov 21, 2025

Gorgeous!

These wine glasses were for a work party basket. They are stunning! The colors are vibrant and seem to glow! Heavy weight and perfect for an evening in front of the fireplace.

Confetti Glasses

Confetti Glasses Mexico

Confetti Glassware

Confetti Mexican Glassware

Stemless Wine Glasses

Welcome Gifts

Wine Glasses Tableware

Cocktail Glasses Tableware

Glass Tableware

Handblown Tableware

Drinkware

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

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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