Hand Blown Mexican Glassware

By: Joanne Dorin


Mexico is the land where you will find master craftsman production beautiful hand blown Mexican glassware. Makes sure that's what you are buying.

With no more than a long hollow pipe, some primitive tools, and a blob of molten glass for centuries Mexican glass blowers have been producing beautiful hand blown glassware.

Their glass as plenty of bubbles in it so for years it has been fondly nicknamed bubble glass. This was especially prominent in previous times when the blowing process wasn't quite as precise.

All Mexican glassware has a pontil on the bottom of the glassware. This is the place where the glass blower cuts off the hot glass when he or she is finished. It's interesting to note that most Mexican glass blowers are male. The pontil can be rough or smooth depending on the craftsmen.

Mexican hand blown glassware is unique and one of a kind. You will never find two pieces that are exactly alike. These are fabulous pieces to add to your barware and home décor but make sure what you are buying is authentic Mexican glass.

Sadly there are a few unscrupulous sites that are selling cheap glass for countries like China as Mexican glass. Mexican glass has substantial weight, it is not perfect in shape or feel because it is hand blown. The best way to make sure you are getting the real deal is to buy from sites that have a reputation for providing quality products.

There are four common types of hand blown glass that are ever so beautiful and worth considering.

1. Bubble Glass - this is so fun! Little bubbles run through the entire glass or pitcher. These little bubbles are so refreshing and the glass can be any color at all.

2. Swirled Glass - this wonderful style of glass comes in several colors including orange and turquoise. The glass has a cloud effect which swirls around and around. It's very pretty and very effective creating a sophisticated barware addition.

3. Spirals - The spirals swirl around the glass creating a sophisticated and elegant look. It's a great choice for that modern bar and that classy get together.

4. Granite - This provides an interesting finish to the glassware. It looks like black smoky marble. You can transform this look from fun and trendy to sophisticated in formal very easily. Beautiful!

The Mexican culture is very special and they are a very talented people. Perhaps more than most realize. Adding blown glass from Mexico to your home is a very classy addition to the home. And it's much more affordable than some of the other options.

You might consider adding some other Mexican pieces. Perhaps a Martini pitcher, maybe a glassware jug or a Margarita set? There are plenty of choices. You could add a couple of spectacular glass serving bowls to the collection. Wouldn't those munchies look great in them?

When you buy hand blown Mexican glassware it's a win win for everyone. You get some of the most beautiful art glass on the planet and you help support a culture and a craft. Are you ready to enjoy?


Joanne is author of Decorz.com. If you're looking for more barware & decorating ideas for your home and garden visit www.decorz.com.