NOVICA Water Glasses From Guatemala 'Fusion'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer!About this item: Perfectly sized for water, juice, soft drinks or cocktails, these handblown glasses are an elegant addition to any table. The Cantel Blown Glass Artisans in Guatemala create the set of four clear glasses, which feature wisps of violet on the top and cloud-like dashes of white on the bottom.Free of lead and toxinsDishwasher: use top rack only. Hand wash recommended.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyPromotes recycling and reduces wasteAbout our Artist: The cooperative was the idea of fifteen artisans who had formerly worked together as employees. Their job had been difficult for all of them, and the experience had worn them down physically, intellectually and emotionally. But it also gave them the incentive to create something better. They saw the opportunity to produce handcrafted designs in blown glass, and formed the cooperative in 1976. To create our designs, we recycle glass that we purchase from businesses and individuals, a member of the cooperative explains. By recycling, our work contributes to the ecology. The art of blown glass has a long history. It is believed that artisans in Egypt may have been the first to create it. And the art spread throughout the world. To learn the techniques, we met with foreign blown glass artisans and we've studied and put our skills to use with great care, determination, dedication and attention to details. We realized that one of the best ways to learn is by observing someone who knows what he or she is doing, and then to practice until our pieces come out well. The secret is to never give up. In all the years we've been working in the...

• Size: 4.5" H x 3" Diam.; Capacity: 10 oz.
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Cantel Blown Glass Artisans to craft this item.
• Product info: Blown recycled glass