{"title":"Vases","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ukrainian-hand-blown-glass-vase-three-neck","title":"Ukrainian Hand-Blown Glass · Three-Neck Vase","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 three-neck vase is a distinctive sculptural piece, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith fine bubble inclusions throughout that catch and diffuse light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e. The organic body shifts from warm amber at the base to a soft, smoky olive green at the shoulder. Three cylindrical openings crown the piece - functional for fresh or dried stems, quietly extraordinary as a standalone object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eArtisans in Lviv make modern objects using a centuries-old technique called \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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblocks and shears\u003c\/span\u003e, forming enchanting pieces that come to life after a day of slow cooling in the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannealing oven\u003c\/span\u003e. 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\/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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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":49687941349642,"sku":"","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Untitled-2_38e9cfec-0311-4322-af0e-a5d4ad90c794.jpg?v=1756637595"},{"product_id":"ukrainian-hand-blown-glass-lidded-jar","title":"Ukrainian Hand-Blown Glass · Lidded Jar","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand-blown in Lviv using the centuries-old guta technique and recycled glass, this ruby red lidded vessel is a commanding piece t\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehat changes with the light.\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 deep jar of layered, flame-patterned glass sits on a cream ceramic foot, its matching lid crowned with a purple glass finial. Both sculptural centrepiece and generous storage vessel or vase.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eArtisans in Lviv make modern objects using a centuries-old technique called \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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eblocks and shears, forming enchanting pieces that come to life after a day of slow cooling in the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eannealing 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\/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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ukraine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49688432378122,"sku":null,"price":335.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/yakus_candyjar_06.jpg?v=1755839307"},{"product_id":"hand-stamped-ceramic-vase-fayoum","title":"Hand-Stamped Ceramic Vase · Fayoum","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWheel-thrown from dark Aswan clay and decorated with hand-stamped geometric medallions and sculptural ibis heads, this elongated vase is the signature work of Fayoum ceramist Sameer el-Sattar. A strictly decorative object - it does not hold water - its narrow horizontal form makes it a natural shelf piece. The ibis, now extinct in Egypt but once sacred to the god Thoth, appears here as both personal motif and quiet act of remembrance.\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from dark Nile clay sourced in Aswan, this vase is wheel-thrown and finished by hand before decoration is applied using hand-carved stamps — geometric medallions and sculptural ibis heads pressed directly into the clay surface. Unlike the painted and glazed work of many Fayoum potters, Sameer el-Sattar's pieces are fired to a matte finish that preserves the natural warmth of the clay itself. The techniques employed at the Fayoum Pottery School draw on both ancient Egyptian traditions and contemporary methods, including the Japanese raku firing technique, in which pieces are removed from the kiln at peak temperature and allowed to cool rapidly — a process that produces the subtle tonal variation characteristic of each piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAlthough pottery-making was widespread in Egypt during Pharaonic times, by the late twentieth century decreasing demand had brought the craft to the edge of disappearance. The turning point came in the 1980s, when Swiss-born potter Evelyne Porret made the farming village of Tunis, in the verdant Fayoum oasis, her permanent home. Together with her husband Michel Pastore, she founded the Fayoum Pottery School, teaching the village's children to work with clay and, in doing so, reviving a tradition that had been all but lost. Those students have since opened their own workshops, developing distinct voices whilst remaining in conversation with the school that formed them. Tunis village is today one of Egypt's most quietly remarkable centres of contemporary craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSameer el-Sattar is a master ceramist working alongside his brother Abd al-Sattar in their workshop in Fayoum. Where many graduates of the Fayoum Pottery School work in the vivid, painted style for which the school is known, Sameer has developed a quieter aesthetic - raw and refined in equal measure, with a minimalist sense that sets his work apart. His signature motif is the ibis: a bird now extinct in Egypt, but once sacred to the god Thoth, ancient deity of wisdom, writing, and knowledge. Its recurring presence across Sameer's work is both a personal preoccupation and a quiet act of remembrance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51328907542794,"sku":null,"price":128.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Sameer_elSattar_vase_edit01_f782987e-e00e-4447-a872-5ccbe7e2d879.jpg?v=1763460680"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-glass-carafe-spiralling-threaded-neck","title":"Recycled glass carafe · Spiralling threaded neck","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eFree blown glass carafe in deep smokey grey tones f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eeaturing a rounded bulbous base and distinctive spiralling neck with applied threading that winds upward to the rim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eCrafted in Egypt's traditional glassmaking workshops, this piece is flecked throughout with tiny bubbles that catch and diffuse light, creating a luminous effect. The elegant form and smokey hue make it perfect for serving or decoration. \u003c\/span\u003e\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 In small furnaces in Cairo heated to extreme temperatures, master glassblowers employ techniques passed down through generations, gathering molten glass on the end of long iron pipes and breathing life into each piece. To create colour, minerals are added to the molten mixture: cobalt for blue, copper for red, lead for yellow. The tiny bubbles suspended within the glass are signatures of the handmade process, proof that human breath and skill shaped this vessel. Each carafe is shaped entirely by hand, with the glassblower's timing and mastery of fire determining the final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassmaking in Egypt traces its roots back over 3,500 years to ancient workshops along the Nile, where artisans first discovered the alchemy of transforming sand into shimmering vessels. Glass ingots and tablets unearthed at Tel el-Amarna reveal how central this craft was to royal life under pharaoh Akhenaten. The craft flourished under Roman rule and during the Islamic Golden Age, when Cairo became renowned for its enamelled and gilded glass. Though the tradition faced decline as mass production took hold, today a handful of dedicated workshops keep the flame alive, preserving techniques that connect modern artisans to their ancient predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Khaled Ali is a skilled glassblower working in the tradition of Egyptian glass artisans, where mastery of fire, timing and breath transforms molten material into functional beauty. From his workshop located right across from the masterfully carved dome of the Mosque of Qaytbay in Cairo’s Mamluk Desert district, Khaled continues the legacy of craftsmen who have kept this ancient art form alive through dedication and the patient transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51722105258250,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/KhaledAliGrey01_88e00027-dafd-4098-896f-dac96ced7142.jpg?v=1756762812"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-glass-jug-bulbous-amber","title":"Recycled glass jug · Bulbous amber","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree blown glass jug in warm amber, featuring a distinctive bulbous base and flared neck. Crafted in Cairo's traditional glassblowing workshops, this piece is flecked throughout with suspended air bubbles that catch and diffuse light, creating a luminous effect. The generous form and golden hue make it equally suited to serving water or displaying flowers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e In small furnaces in Cairo heated to extreme temperatures, master glassblowers employ techniques passed down through generations, gathering molten glass on the end of long iron pipes and breathing life into each piece. To create colour, minerals are added to the molten mixture: cobalt for blue, copper for red, lead for yellow. The tiny bubbles suspended within the glass are signatures of the handmade process, proof that human breath and skill shaped this vessel. Each jug is shaped entirely by hand, with the glassblower's timing and mastery of fire determining the final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassmaking in Egypt traces its roots back over 3,500 years to ancient workshops along the Nile, where artisans first discovered the alchemy of transforming sand into shimmering vessels. Glass ingots and tablets unearthed at Tel el-Amarna reveal how central this craft was to royal life under pharaoh Akhenaten. The craft flourished under Roman rule and during the Islamic Golden Age, when Cairo became renowned for its enamelled and gilded glass. Though the tradition faced decline as mass production took hold, today a handful of dedicated workshops keep the flame alive, preserving techniques that connect modern artisans to their ancient predecessors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Khaled Ali is a skilled glassblower working in the tradition of Egyptian glass artisans, where mastery of fire, timing and breath transforms molten material into functional beauty. From his workshop located right across from the masterfully carved dome of the Mosque of Qaytbay in Cairo’s Mamluk Desert district, Khaled continues the legacy of craftsmen who have kept this ancient art form alive through dedication and the patient transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Egypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51722133635338,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/KhaledAliYellow03.jpg?v=1756763589"},{"product_id":"hand-blown-glass-carafe-double-bulb-aqua","title":"Recycled glass carafe · Double-bulb aqua","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFree blown glass carafe in aqua blue tones, featuring a distinctive double-bulb silhouette with a narrow waist and wide pouring rim. Crafted in Egypt's traditional glassblowing workshops in Cairo, this piece is flecked throughout with tiny suspended air bubbles that catch and diffuse light, creating a luminous effect. The elegant form and delicate aqua hue make it perfect for serving water or displaying flowers on the table.\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 In small furnaces in Cairo heated to extreme temperatures, master glassblowers employ techniques passed down through generations, gathering molten glass on the end of long iron pipes and breathing life into each piece. To create colour, minerals are added to the molten mixture: cobalt for blue, copper for red, lead for yellow. The tiny bubbles suspended within the glass are signatures of the handmade process, proof that human breath and skill shaped this vessel. Each carafe is shaped entirely by hand, with the glassblower's timing and mastery of fire determining the final form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Glassmaking in Egypt traces its roots back over 3,500 years to ancient workshops along the Nile, where artisans first discovered the alchemy of transforming sand into shimmering vessels. Glass ingots and tablets unearthed at Tel el-Amarna reveal how central this craft was to royal life under pharaoh Akhenaten. The craft flourished under Roman rule and during the Islamic Golden Age, when Cairo became renowned for its enamelled and gilded glass. 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