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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 glass tumblers, 'Ruby Groove' (set of 6)

Jhyshain

Jan 13, 2022

Great packaging

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I live in Alaska. I am glad to receive my order of six red border rim glass tumblers. None was broken. They are perfect.

Anytime Glasses

Colored Drinking Glasses!

Colorful Tumblers

Everyday Drinking Glasses

Glasses Made From Recycled Materials

Iced Tea Glasses

Mexican Blown Drinking Glass

Mexican Blown Glass Drinking Glasses

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Blown glass tumblers, 'Ruby Splash' (set of 6)

Teresa

Feb 11, 2023

Festive red tumblers

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Beautiful and sturdy! Compliments my dinner table for Christmas through Valentine’s Day! Absolutely love the quality!

Anytime Glasses

Beautiful Glasses

Casual Glassware!

Colored Drinking Glasses.

Colored Glassware

Mexican Glassware

Non-Toxic Tumblers

Outdoor Drinkware

Pretty Glassware

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Art glass decorative vase, 'Arrested Flame'

Gloria

Dec 26, 2022

Said she loved it

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I bought this with confidence because I trust NOVICA's quality and protective packaging. They also did a nice job on the gift wrap. I was relieved that it wasn't seasonal wrap because this was for a wedding, rather than the holiday.

Decorative Glasses

Exquisite Vases

Hand-Made Glass Vase

Red And Orange Vase

Thoughtful Gifts

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Artisan Blown Glass Collection

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Artisan Blown Glass Collection Blown glass tableware and decor

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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" — "where the sun comes out." Glass blowing has... read more

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