Today, we take a dim view of imitation in the world of manufacturing. “Knockoffs” are branded unoriginal, uninspired, flimsier versions of the original. In the long-ago Kingdom of Bohemia, however, imitation truly flattered Loetz when Kralik glassworks decided to jump on the Jugendstil bandwagon in the late 1800s, mimicking the art glass techniques Loetz had […]
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Recently, we have noticed that more of our glass ornaments are being bought as Wedding Anniversary Gifts. For example, here is a recent review from one of our customers: “Ruby red twisted glass. I have bought this for my husband, as our ruby wedding is coming up. I saw it online and took a couple
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The freedom of spirit and expression that is immediately called to mind when one hears the word “Bohemia”—gipsies traipsing through wild lands in colourful dress, eschewing the trappings of money and classism to embrace music and adventure—is a natural fit with the principles of Art Nouveau, which championed a return to nature in its embrace
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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
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When one imagines large glass vases, it’s likely to create a mental picture of luxury. One might envision the beautiful object set on a pillar in a fine house or museum, either spilling over with ferns and flowers or left empty so that its painted beauty might speak for itself. It might surprise you, then,
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Art Nouveau Glass was part of a movement that spread across Europe between 1890 and 1905 and still echoes through some of today’s contemporary artwork. The style is based on organic forms and often portrays floral patterns and other natural shapes and patterns. The evolution of glass technology really helped glass artists push the limits
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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
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Glass Paperweights are as popular today as they have ever been and come in a rich variety of shapes and styles. One of the great Eastern European glass paperweight artists, Adam Jablonski, has now retired. He had a wide range of styles and produced masterful glass paperweights encased in glass crystal, which gave a dazzling
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Bohemian glass, from the dark hinterland of Olde Worlde Bohemia to the crisp white tables of the European Elite, is a rags to riches story of epic proportions. The journey began in at least the 13th century, when artisans discovered the rich seams of raw materials for glassmaking in the Bohemian mountains. Within a century,
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