{"title":"Glasses","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ukrainian-hand-blown-glass-bubble-stem-cocktail-glass","title":"Ukrainian Hand-Blown Glass · Bubble-Stem Cocktail Glass","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-blown in Lviv from recycled glass using the centuries-old guta technique, this cocktail glass is defined by its controlled bubble sphere - a solid globe of glass formed at the stem that catches and refracts light with every pour. The flared bowl carries delicate white inclusions that seem to float within the glass itself, giving the piece an ethereal, frosted quality. Substantial in the hand, no two are identical.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eArtisans in Lviv make modern objects using a centuries-old technique called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eguta\u003c\/em\u003e (or \u003cem\u003ehuta\u003c\/em\u003e) - a demanding production method, which leaves no room for error. A molten ball is blown out through a tube and placed on an iron rod (\u003cem\u003epontil\u003c\/em\u003e), readied for moulding. Masters pull, bend and cut the viscous glass using wooden blocks and shears, forming enchanting pieces that come to life after a day of slow cooling in the annealing oven. The designs are a reflection of the skill and artistry of the glassblower, who must work with precision and control to achieve the desired form and shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGlass started its journey in Egypt, reaching the northern coast of the Black Sea a few centuries later. A particular form of glass blowing called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eguta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e started developing a millennium ago in the Kyivan Rus, often in small workshops of individual glassblower families, but also in bigger ones owned by Cossacks and monasteries. With the glass needs shifting from the church and princely courts to the common people, the glass production moved into larger workshops, such as the one established by Princess Isabella Lubomirska in the deep forests around Lviv- the famous ‘forest glass’ workshops that sprang throughout Northern Europe in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMasha Yakush built the Yakush Studio around a simple conviction: that broken glass deserves a second life. Masha's passion for restaurant culture and sustainability drew her to working with skilled artisans in Lviv. The glass atelier collects broken glass from factories around the country and remelt it to form new, exquisite objects. Yakush artisans constantly experiment with shapes, colours and forms, drawing inspiration from antique tableware and ancient glass creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ukraine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49688377229578,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/yakushmartini06.jpg?v=1756761917"},{"product_id":"ukrainian-hand-blown-glass-tumbler-various-colours","title":"Ukrainian Hand-Blown Glass Tumbler · Various Colours","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-blown in Lviv from recycled glass using the centuries-old guta technique, this asymmetric tumbler is one of the most playful and accessible expressions of the city's glassblowing craft. Gently undulating walls, fine bubble inclusions, and natural variations in glass thickness give each piece its own character - no two are identical. Available in purple, green, orange, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eblue and light blue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. A drinking glass that earns a second look long after the table is cleared.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eArtisans in Lviv make modern objects using a centuries-old technique called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eguta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (or \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003ehuta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) - a demanding production method, which leaves no room for error. A molten ball is blown out through a tube and placed on an iron rod (\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003epontil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), readied for moulding. Masters pull, bend and cut the viscous glass using wooden blocks and shears, forming enchanting pieces that come to life after a day of slow cooling in the annealing oven. The designs are a reflection of the skill and artistry of the glassblower, who must work with precision and control to achieve the desired form and shape. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGlass started its journey in Egypt, reaching the northern coast of the Black Sea a few centuries later. A particular form of glass blowing called \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eguta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e started developing a millennium ago in the Kyivan Rus, often in small workshops of individual glassblower families, but also in bigger ones owned by Cossacks and monasteries. With the glass needs shifting from the church and princely courts to the common people, the glass production moved into larger workshops, such as the one established by Princess Isabella Lubomirska in the deep forests around Lviv- the famous ‘forest glass’ workshops that sprang throughout Northern Europe in the Middle Ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eMasha Yakush built the Yakush Studio around a simple conviction: that broken glass deserves a second life. Masha's passion for restaurant culture and sustainability drew her to working with skilled artisans in Lviv. The glass atelier collects broken glass from factories around the country and remelt it to form new, exquisite objects. Yakush artisans constantly experiment with shapes, colours and forms, drawing inspiration from antique tableware and ancient glass creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ukraine","offers":[{"title":"Purple","offer_id":49688423334154,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue","offer_id":51630598029578,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light blue","offer_id":49688423366922,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":51630598062346,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange","offer_id":51630598095114,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear","offer_id":49688423301386,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/YAKUSH_e_glass_poli.jpg?v=1755419871"},{"product_id":"fayoum-hand-painted-ceramic-cup-palm-frond","title":"Fayoum hand-painted ceramic cup · Palm frond","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-painted Egyptian ceramic cup from the Fayoum Pottery School, Tunis village. Wheel-thrown from Nile Valley clay with delicate palm frond motifs in sage green and navy on an ivory ground, with a warm terracotta base and rim. The glazed interior makes it ideal for coffee or tea. Suitable for food and beverages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from clay sourced from the Nile Valley in Aswan, these cups are \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewheel-thrown and decorated entirely by hand, the palm frond motifs painted in confident, flowing strokes of sage green and navy before a clear glaze is applied to both the interior and exterior, and fired. Small enough to hold in one hand, each cup carries a full expression of the Fayoum oasis landscape in its decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Although pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late 20th century decreasing demand had led to the craft's near disappearance. Life in the farming village of Tunis in the verdant Fayoum oasis took a dramatic turn in the 1980s when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the village her home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she opened the Fayoum Pottery School, inspiring the village children to tap into their creative potential. Today, those students have opened their own workshops, exhibiting true artistic talent and reverence for their mentor whilst keeping the ancient craft alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahmoud Yousef eagerly joined the Fayoum Pottery School at age ten, though his love of clay began earlier when he played on his family's farm, using clay to model the rich wildlife of the oasis. He continues to work with clay today, as stylised animal and vegetal motifs, particularly the jolly donkey, keep springing from his steady hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51356780724490,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/cup22.jpg?v=1762593555"},{"product_id":"korean-porcelain-cup-flower-rim-set-of-two","title":"Korean porcelain cup · Flower rim · Set of two","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKorean porcelain cups, set of two, hand-formed by artisans in Icheon, South Korea's UNESCO-designated ceramics capital. The flower-shaped rim opens from a slender flared pedestal base, the sculptural silhouette finished in a pristine pearl white matte glaze - purity of form that brings a refined elegance to the table. Suitable for food and beverages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eEach cup is hand-formed from durable white porcelain using high-temperature firing techniques refined over centuries in Icheon's traditional kilns. The flower-shaped rim is achieved through careful hand-shaping at the wheel, requiring precision and patience to ensure the petals open symmetrically from the slender pedestal base. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Earthenware production began in the Korean peninsula about 10,000 years ago, with high-temperature firing techniques developing during the Three Kingdoms period. By the 9th century, Korea became the second country in the world to produce celadon and white porcelain after China. Icheon has been at the centre of Korean ceramics for more than 1000 years, its masters supplying ceramics to the royal family for over five hundred years during the Joseon kingdom. Designated UNESCO Creative City, Icheon is today home to more than 400 workshops and 40 traditional kilns, where recognised 'master hands' dedicate their lives to protecting Korea's ceramics culture alongside emerging artisans who give the tradition a modern touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm9\"\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm9\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm9\"\u003eKim Eun-ho created Ceramic Mong to offer Korean tableware that combines traditional Korean simplicity and techniques with modern forms. His practice centres on purity of line and the precise relationship between form and function, with each piece made entirely by hand to ensure no two are identical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Korea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51444597784842,"sku":null,"price":63.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/mong_cordial03.jpg?v=1773674207"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/collections\/yakush_glass_purple03.jpg?v=1756842432","url":"https:\/\/omagoshop.eu\/collections\/glasses.oembed","provider":"OMAĜO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}