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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.

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Handblown rock glasses, 'Ribbon of Sunshine' (set of 6)

Elaine

Oct 29, 2016

SO MANY COMPLIMENTS

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I've had some of these for years an have always searched for more. These are sturdy and absolutely beautiful!

Anytime Glasses

Casual Glassware!!

Cold Beer Glass

Craft Cocktail Glasses

Glassware Drinking Set

Non-Toxic Tumblers

Pretty Glassware

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Blown wine glasses, 'Aqua Swirl' (set of 6)

Paul

Apr 6, 2018

Aqua Wine Glasses

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Beautiful example of Mexican art. Very heavy but could see the reason. Great design and will make a great gift for everyday use.

Beautiful Glasses

Classy Wine Glasses

Daily Glassware

Entertaining Glassware!!

Fun Wine Glasses

Gifts For Therapists

Mexican Colored Glassware!

Mexican Glassware Sets!

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

Debby

May 8, 2018

Absolutely beautiful!!

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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.

Beautiful Glasses

Blue Mexican Glass

Colored Drinking Glasses

Everyday Drinkware

Everyday Glassware

Hand Blown Drinking Glasses To Gift

Handblown Glass

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Novica Handblown Collection

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

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