Syrian Glass Ornaments
Master glassworkers in Syria use a generations-old tradition to craft our recycled glass baubles and hanging vases. Artisans in Damascus developed the skilful method that is used today, where air is blown into molten glass with a slender pipe, creating a bubble which is manipulated into delicate shapes. Featuring subtle warps, marks and bubbles, each piece is unique.
Traditional, hand blown glass vase in an elongated teardrop shape. For a single stem or dried flowers, with a loop to hang. Each hanging vase has been made from recycled glass, hand blown by Syrian master glass blowers - an ancient and ancestral skill that has been passed down through many generations. Slight warps, marks and air bubbles make each piece unique.
Details
Hand wash. Glass.
Made in Syria.
Length 13cm.
Being entirely hand-blown, each glass piece will vary slightly in thickness, size and shape. There may be warps or bubbles, and the colour may vary from piece to piece. Please keep out of reach of children and handle with care - the glass is delicate and there may be rough or sharp edges.
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The Making of Our Syrian Glass Ornaments
Our recycled glass baubles and hanging vases are the product of a generations-old tradition. TOAST is proud to have a longstanding relationship with master glassworkers in Syria, a country with a rich history of the craft. While versions of the technique can be traced back to ancient Egypt, it was artisans in Damascus who developed the skilful method that is used today, evolving glass blowing into an established practice.
Unlike glassware formed with moulds, blown glass has a light and transparent feel. Air is blown into molten glass with a long and slender pipe, creating a bubble which can then be manipulated into delicate teardrop and spherical shapes. The resulting objects often feature subtle warps, marks and bubbles, making each piece unique.