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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

Blown glass tumblers, 'Aurora' (12 oz, set of 4)

Debby

May 8, 2018

Absolutely beautiful!!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these glasses!! They arrived extremely well packed and are as beautiful in person as they look online. Almost too pretty to put in a cabinet.

Aqua

Beautiful Glasses

Blue Mexican Glass

Colored Drinking Glasses

Everyday Drinkware

Everyday Glassware

Goblets

Great Glasses

Hand Blown Drinking Glasses To Gift

Handblown Glass

Blown glass tequila glasses, 'Cobalt Classics' (set of 6)

Hugo

Jul 28, 2025

Exceeded my expectations

Exactly what I was looking for. They're very well made, very thick and heavy glass. The packaging was beautiful as well

Blown Glasses

Casual Glassware

Colored Shot Glasses

Entertaining Glassware!

Fire Glassware

For The Mighty Handblown Glass

Glassware Drinking Set

Handblown Glass

Hand-Made Glass

Mexican Blue Rim 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