geographic globes
set of 4 blown glass lime globe wine glasses mexico
this handmade creation is offered in partnership with novica in association with national geographic . br br javier and efren present a set of four voluptuous wine glasses . because each wine glass is handcrafted shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass exemplifying the hand blown technique . br br b product features b ul li number of pieces four li li colors clear glass green trim li li materials recycled blown glass li li capacity 12 ounces li li free of lead and toxins li li care instructions dishwasher safe top rack recommended li li dimensions 7.5 inches high x 3.5 inches diameter li ul br b story behind the art b br since the 1990s javier and efren have worked together to preserve mexicos blown glass artistry . even though the art of blowing glass originally came to mexico from spain and it is practiced all over the world mexicos blown glass artistry is unique . working as a team javier specializes in the design of the pieces and efren transforms the designs into a reality . the artisan holds molten glass with one end of a steel pipe and blows through the other end . the glass is shaped by hand before it cools . br br a href http www.overstock.com cgi bin d2.cgisec iid 12756 & page staticpage & page id 2432 target blank span class links what is worldstock span a br br i the handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color size and design . if buying two of the same item slight differences should be expected . note color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen . i br br i imported i br br please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information . you should expect to receive this item within 15 business days . br