Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Rich, deep cobalt blue adds mystery and verve to these handsome martini glasses by Javier and Efren. Original and beautiful, the glasses dappled originality brings a contemporary touch to this classic design. Endlessly versatile, they do double duty at dessert time for sherbet, custard, or gelatine. Please note that as each piece is individually handmade, slight variations in the shape and size of the glass are likely, making every item a unique example of blown-glass craftsmanship. Tiny bubbles within the surface exemplify this singular, rustic technique. The dimensions may vary as much as + - 0.6 in (1.5 cm). Artisan Info: The artistry of Javier and Efren has been featured in periodicals ranging from Sunset magazine to the Miami Herald. Since the 1990s, Javier Gutierrez and Efren Canteras have worked together to preserve Mexico's blown glass artistry. "This type of work is a beautiful craft. I love blown glass because of the pure imagination poured into every piece created," confides Efren. "Even though the art of blowing glass originally came to Mexico from Spain, and it is practiced all over the world, Mexico's blown glass artistry is unique," says Javier enthusiastically. "I was 15 years old when I began blowing glass. Now I have the opportunity to teach the art of blowing
Features
- Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with STANDARD shipping if order received by 1/26/2011. Delivery by February 14th guaranteed with EXPEDITED shipping if order received by 1/26/2011.
- Handmade by Efren Canteras
- Ships from Mexico within 7 days
- Dishwasher safe, top rack recommended
- This hand blown item may vary slightly in color, size and shape
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