Of all the Colonial Spanish skills introduced into Mexico, handblown glassware has become one of the most important artisan industries. Since 1542, when the first glassware workshop was organized in Puebla, the production of glass goods has been constant in Mexican popular arts and crafts.

Today, the principle glass workshops are in Mexico City, Durango, Guadalajara and Texcoco. These samples shown are not limited to single orders, complete sets, in any numbers, are available and at special pricing.

Interestingly, of all the techniques for manufacturing glass, Blown Glass is the most popular and extended in Mexico. The major difference in production today, compared to Colonial times, is that gas or petrol is used in the firing process instead of coal or wood. (Like everything we offer, we are procuring from a clean industry.)

Even the artisan's tools are virtually the same since the sixteenth century. Out of a shapeless mass of forged glass, they make pitchers, fruit bowls and compotes with graceful contours; and goblets, glasses, cups and mugs crowned in beautiful colors; and vases and decanters in original designs.

The creativeness of Mexican glass blowers is unlimited, they are very skilled in its mass manufacture and it is a craft the artisans really enjoy. You will enjoy the pieces, too.