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Handblown Home Decor
169 items
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Cobalt Classics, Handblown Recycled Glass Blue Rim Shot Glasses (set of 6)
Novica Handblown Collection
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Hope Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Green
Panapai
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Yellow Strokes, Set of 6 Handblown Recycled Glass Champagne Flutes in Yellow
Novica Handblown Collection
$80.74 Wholesale$94.99$80.74 -
Creativity Beagle, Handblown Glass Beagle Dog Figurine in Purple
Panapai
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Peace Cocker Spaniel, Handblown Light Blue Glass Cocker Spaniel Dog Figurine
Panapai
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
The Green Giants, Pair of Green-Toned Handblown Glass Elephant Figurines
Panapai
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Trendy Enchantment, Set of 4 Eco-Friendly Red Handblown Coupe Glasses
Artisan Blown Glass Collection
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Festive Ruby, Hand Made Handblown Red Glass Champagne Flute Drinkware Set
Javier and Efren
$75.99 Wholesale$94.99$75.99 -
Courage Dachshund, Handblown Brown Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine
Panapai
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Sun Celebration, Handblown Glass Recycled Cocktail Drinkware (Set of 4)
Javier and Efren
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
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Passion Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Red
Panapai
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Peace Ridgeback, Handblown Light Blue Glass Ridgeback Dog Figurine
Panapai
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Intuition Trunks, Set of 2 Elephant-Themed Handblown Glass Figurines in Blue
Panapai
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
The Pink Giants, Pair of Pink-Toned Handblown Glass Elephant Figurines
Panapai
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Pure Cobalt, Blue Handcrafted Handblown Recycled Glass Pitcher
Novica Handblown Collection
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
The Blue Giants, Pair of Blue-Toned Handblown Glass Elephant Figurines
Panapai
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Fragrant Dew, Handmade Drop-Shaped 12 oz. Recycled Glass Incense Diffuser
Lourdes Martinez
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Misty Elixir, Handblown Clear Black Pitcher and Rocks Glass Set
Vassana
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Peace Dachshund, Handblown Light Blue Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine
Panapai
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Soothing Vibes, Eco-Friendly Handblown Recycled Glass Incense Holder
Lourdes Martinez
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Festive Ruby, Red Hand Blown Mexican Highball Glasses Set of 6
Javier and Efren
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Lusciousness Bottle, Artisan-Made Bottle-Shaped Recycled Glass Incense Diffuser
Lourdes Martinez
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
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Aromatic Dew, Drop-Shaped 6 oz. Clear Recycled Glass Incense Diffuser
Lourdes Martinez
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Tall Tortoise Shell, Six Water Glasses Handblown Recycled Glass Drinkware Mexico
Novica Handblown Collection
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Cobalt Classics, Artisan Crafted Recycled Handblown Blue Rim Beer Glasses
Novica Handblown Collection
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Flavors in Summer, Handblown Patterned Yellow Recycled Glass Bowls (Set of 2)
Lourdes Martinez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Waves of Aroma, Mexican-Made Classic Clear Recycled Glass Incense Diffuser
Lourdes Martinez
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Orange Reef, Hand Blown Recycled Glass Pitcher with Orange Motifs
Cantel Blown Glass Artisans
$97.74 Wholesale$114.99$97.74 -
Essential Sphere, Avant-Garde Handblown Sphere Recycled Glass Incense Diffuser
Lourdes Martinez
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Exquisite Shape, Handblown Recycled Glass Wine Decanter from Mexico
Lourdes Martinez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Green Mist, Set of 4 Artisan Crafted Blown Glass Green Tumblers
Salime Cruces
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
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Confetti Festival, Handblown Recycled Glass Tumbler Drinkware (Set of 6)
Novica Handblown Collection
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Wavy Essences, Handblown Wavy Drop-Shaped Recycled Glass Incense Diffuser
Lourdes Martinez
$20.39 Wholesale$23.99$20.39 -
Bordeaux Dream, Eco-Friendly Handblown Clear Bordeaux Glass Vase
Lourdes Martinez
$32.29 Wholesale$37.99$32.29 -
Giant Family in Blue, Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Blue
Panapai
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
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Intense Celebration, Set of 4 Multicolor Handblown Cocktail Glasses from Mexico
Artisan Blown Glass Collection
$50.99 Wholesale$59.99$50.99 -
Flavors in Mint, Handblown Patterned Mint Recycled Glass Bowls (Set of 2)
Lourdes Martinez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Carnival, Unique Central American Handblown Recycled Glass Vase
Cantel Blown Glass Artisans
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Flavors in Blue, Handblown Patterned Blue Recycled Glass Bowls (Set of 2)
Lourdes Martinez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Deer Lineage, Set of 3 Handblown Glass Deer Figurines in Yellow and Brown
Panapai
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Colors of Fire, Unique Murano Inspired Glass Vase In Yellows and Orange
Seguso Family
$168.29 Wholesale$197.99$168.29 -
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Turtle Gathering, Set of 5 Handmade Glass Turtle Figurines in Blue and Yellow
Panapai
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Modern Blue, 6 Modern Handblown Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Gecko Gathering, Set of 5 Handblown Glass Gecko Figurines in Warm Hues
Panapai
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Blue Confetti, 6 Blue and White Spotted Handblown Stemless Wine Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Hummingbird Flock, Handcrafted Glass Hummingbirds (Set of 4)
Milton Rios
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Surf Wave Medium, Handmade 9 Inch Glass Cylindrical Vase Made in Bali
Made Sadia
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Fresh Mandarin, Clear Hand-blown Glass Pitcher with Orange Rim
Cantel Blown Glass Artisans
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Intuition Dachshund, Handblown Dark Blue Glass Dachshund Dog Figurine
Panapai
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
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Surreal Purple, Handblown Decorative Bottle from Brazil
Seguso Family
$107.09 Wholesale$125.99$107.09 -
Modern Blue, White Blue Handblown Recycled Glass Highball Glasses (Pair)
Lourdes Martinez
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
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Blue Confetti, 6 Blue White Spotted Eco-Friendly Handblown Highball Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Blue Confetti, 2 Blue White Spotted Eco-Friendly Handblown Highball Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Garden Relaxation, Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Pitcher from Mexico
Salime Cruces
$83.29 Wholesale$97.99$83.29 -
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Glistening Sea, Handblown Recycled Glass Vase with Blue Accent
Cantel Blown Glass Artisans
$97.74 Wholesale$114.99$97.74 -
Victorious Elixir, Handblown Clear Orange Pitcher and Rocks Glass Set
Vassana
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Garden Relaxation in Lemon, 4 Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Tumblers in Green
Salime Cruces
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Celebration Cactus, Mexican Recycled Glass Cocktail Stirrer with Cactus
Katia and Ivan
$15.29 Wholesale$17.99$15.29 -
Giant Family in Green, Set of 3 Handblown Elephant Family Glass Figurines in Green
Panapai
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Dark Delicacies, Eco-Friendly Black Handblown Glass Salad Bowl from Mexico
Lourdes Martinez
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Artistic Splash, Blue and Yellow Art Glass Decorative Vase from Brazil
Molinari Family
$161.49 Wholesale$189.99$161.49 -
Levitating Sea, Murano Inspired Art Glass Handblown Vase
Seguso Family
$290.69 Wholesale$341.99$290.69 -
Colors of the Sky, Unique Murano Inspired Glass Vase In Shades of Blue
Seguso Family
$151.46 Wholesale$178.19$151.46 -
Sunshine Confetti, 6 Eco-Friendly Handblown Spotted Stemless Wine Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Contemporary Blue, 6 Whirling-Themed Blue White Handblown Stemless Wine Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
All About Blue, 6 Abstract Handblown Recycled Glass Stemless Wine Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
All About Blue, 6 Blue Abstract Handblown Recycled Glass Highball Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Verdant Day, 6 Green-Rimmed Handblown Recycled Glass Highball Glasses
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Through You, Blown Glass Cylindrical Tube Vase Handcrafted in Bali
Made Sadia
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Cobalt Spirals, Handblown Recycled Glass Six Striped Blue Wine Glasses
Javier and Efren
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Shadow Shot, Handblown Tequila Glass and Ice Receptacle Set in Black
Emma Gutierrez
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Heavenly Delicacies, Eco-Friendly White Handblown Glass Salad Bowl from Mexico
Lourdes Martinez
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Happy Beagle Family, 5 Yellow Hand-Painted Handblown Glass Beagle Dog Figurines
Panapai
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Garden Relaxation in Amber, 4 Hand Blown Eco-Friendly Recycled Glass Tumblers in Brown
Salime Cruces
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49
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Absolutely! Handblown glass offers a wonderful opportunity to recycle glass from discarded wine and beverage bottles and give them a unique new life born of fire. Artisans often acquire materials from bottle factories or local restaurants, which helps eliminate waste and potential environmental contamination. Their artistry creates something new, beautiful, and more valuable that can be used and appreciated for years to come.
There are a few things to consider when buying handblown cocktail glasses. First, make sure they are well made and of good quality. When held up to the light, a quality piece of handblown glass will not show rough edges or cracks, will have a smooth finish on the bottom, and will not tip or wobble. Their size should be suited to your needs and they should feel stable. Additionally, you might consider if the glass design and style will be adaptable to your drink(s) of choice. Cheers!
Confetti glass pitchers are always 100% unique and the way they come to be is quite a process! Glass bottle pieces in the desired color are chosen, and then melted at 1500C into a molten ball. This crystalline ball is then dipped into a tray of colorful glass confetti, which adheres to the hot glass to create a unique design for each piece. The product is then blown and shaped by hand and a handle is added. This incredible process is magical to witness, and is demonstrated beautifully in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtxrtKd-Vao
Many would say that the interplay of clear glass with unique colors like cobalt blue or other vibrant hues is what distinguishes the art of Mexican handblown glass. It is also widely admired for its sturdiness, as it is heavier than typical glassware and has a more robust, rustic appeal when compared to handmade glass from other regions.Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the handblown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.
Since all handblown glass items are sensitive to heat, they are not suitable for serving very hot liquids, and any abrupt exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures might cause cracking. If you use the dishwasher, we recommend you place your blown glass items on the top rack, and allow them to cool completely after the drying cycle. Hand-washing is always best.
Murano glass originated over a thousand years ago in Venice, Italy, the undisputed leader in glassmaking in medieval Europe. In 1291, the glassblowers of Venice were moved to the island of Murano as the glass must be heated to 1500C, making it a fire hazard on the mainland. Murano glass uses silica, soda, lime, and potassium and can feature gold or sterling silver leaf as well as a variety of minerals to achieve vibrant colors and designs. The molten glass is blown by mouth or handcrafted by master glassmakers in a series of elaborate steps and special techniques.Since 1994, Murano glass has held denomination of origin and is certified as having been crafted on Murano island. But Murano art also inspires master blown glass artisans in Brazil. The prestigious Seguso glass-crafting family first appeared in the islands census books in 1300. Mario Seguso moved to Brazil in 1954, and his family creates exquisite handblown glass using ancient Murano techniques. And Paulo Molinari was taught directly by Aldo Bonora, the first Italian master to arrive in Brazil from Murano Island. His family continues crafting handblown glass of extraordinary beauty. However, true Murano glass is crafted only in Murano, Italy.
With proper care, handblown glassware can last for years. Since handmade glass is thicker and less fragile than industrialized glass, it tends to last longer. Artisans put their heart and soul into each piece, taking the time to assure the highest quality materials and production as well as a lasting product.
We recommend washing your glassware by hand in warm water. However, most handblown glass can be washed in the dishwasher as long as it is placed on the top rack.
There are a few things to look for when determining whether or not a particular glass piece is handmade.The first clue that a piece of glassware is handmade will be a small navel, or circular point at its base. This is where the glass was cut from the blowing tube, indicating that it is in fact handblown. Another indicator is the thickness of the glass, as handmade glass is thicker and stronger than industrialized glass. Tiny bubbles may appear inside the glass as a part of the crafting process. Finally, handblown glass is distinguished by the multitude of color varieties that can be used during its production. No two pieces are exactly the same, and the uniqueness of each individual piece is what makes handblown glass so special.
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
Raymond
Jun 6, 2022
Awesome Glasses
Everything I have ordered from this site has been awesome. Quality, workmanship, and unique that only hand made can make. Will continue to shop on this site.
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.
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I have been watching these little Dachshunds for quite a while in my Wish List.... Finally decided Peace Dachshund was the right one for me. She shared her experiences flying around the country before arriving at my house (USPS sent her on quite the adventure). Thank you Panapai for this treasure.
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"Having the opportunity to work with such a moldable product in all its forms as glass becomes a wonderful opportunity to create something... read more
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