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One need only take a short trip to Spain or Morocco to witness the impact the Muslim world has had on the art and architecture of Europe, Africa, as well as the rest of the world. Islamic art is known for its intricate patterns, opulent materials, and complex motifs, all of which coalesce to create a […]
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The history of glass making is as ancient as it is rich; it has been estimated that the first man-made glass was formed around 3000BC. Since these times, the basic formula for glass; using sand, lime, and plant ash may not have changed, but the techniques for forming it have been constantly evolving. Modern glass
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When you invest in a stunning piece of glass art, you will want to be sure that it is on display for all to see. The easiest way to do that is to make it the focal point in a room or the piece that pulls the rest of the space together. Creativity in how
How To Properly Show Off Your Decorative Glass Bowls Continue Reading »
Many people view crystal as a medium largely reserved for use in dinnerware and vases, but that is a sadly limited view of this wonderful and versatile material. With its unique ability to splinter light and cast rainbow hues around your home, crystal is worthy of a liberal application when one is decorating. Thankfully, many
Crystal Glass Ornaments: The Look of Luxury Continue Reading »
When I first heard the term “Uranium Glass,” my initial thought was, perhaps rather predictably, “They didn’t really use uranium in it, did they?” Yes, actually, they did — and it really does glow bright green in the dark, with the application of ultraviolet light (which, incidentally, is usually the best litmus test to identify
Uranium Glass: Haunting Green Beauty Continue Reading »
I can still vividly remember my first trip to the Mediterranean; the cerulean sea that darkened with the sky above, the umber hues of the cliffs at sunset, the bright orange and yellow fruits rolling carelessly down the street. I remember being entranced by all the colour, the warm hum of life. Being from a
Dancing With the Sun: Mdina Glass Continue Reading »
James Powell & Sons, better known as Whitefriars Glass, was the longest-running glass house in Britain and started in the mid-18th century. The Old Glass House in Tudor Street dates back to 1740 but records date back to a small glassworks off Fleet Street in 1720. Whitefriars Glass History: James Powell & Sons James Powell
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Carnival Glass was developed in a variety of colours for both functional and ornamental purposes, but the iridescent pieces proved to be the most popular. Whether you are a fan of Carnival Glass or see it as inferior to other art glass, it has proved hugely popular with ardent collectors spread worldwide. The glass is
Carnival Glass: The Poor Man’s Tiffany Continue Reading »
The other day I was looking through the glass vases results on Google. The first thing you notice is that they all seem to be peddling mundane, clear, factory-produced glass vases with about as much character and finesse as a nuisance telemarketer. There is of course a place in the World for clear dull Glass
Glass Vases: Choose Greatness Continue Reading »
The last few unique glass ornaments ever made by Adam Jablonski have been purchased by us from a Dutch firm. They had bought some fine, unique glass ornaments from the studio in the last days of Adam’s tenure before he closed the doors and retired. Many of these glass ornaments are one-offs; they are totally
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