Drinkware
(392 items)Discover NOVICA's Drinkware Collection. From handblown glasses to toast the occasion to handpainted mugs to start the day, you'll find these and other unique designs handcrafted by global artisans. Perfect for gifting and perfect for everyday living.
The Village Council
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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.
Featured Reviews on Drinkware
Glass tumblers, 'Swirling Rainbows' (set of 6)
By Sheryl
beautiful glasses
I gave one set for a wedding present and then got one set for myself because I liked them so much. Then are fun colors.
Blown glass tumblers, 'Aurora' (12 oz, set of 4)
By Debby
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.
Ceramic decanter, 'Talavera Flavors'
By Matt
Love
Gorgeous, well-crafted product. Love it! Thanks so much, Armando. You are so talented! I was a bit worried about transport since this item was clearly going to be fragile, but it was wrapped PERFECTLY. I am keeping all of the shipping materials and will package exactly how it was sent to ensure that it will be properly protected if I ever move.
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