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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.
By Donald
Greatt for lemonade or margarita. Use with colbalt spiral glasses (they are a perfect match) for a really fun set.
By Dinah
I love things that are both practical and artistic and this beautiful blue glass pitcher is both! I love it!
By Daniela
The glasses arrived earlier than expected and very well packaged. they are beautiful and also make a nice statement when not in use.
Each piece of blown glass is unique, and each one carries a bit of the heart of the artisan who crafted it.
An artisan town near Guadalajara, Tonala takes its name from the Nahuatl "Tonallan" ā "where the sun comes out." Glass blowing has... read more
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