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The hand blown glass art has become increasingly popular in recent years. Especially some of the glass works of Sweden. Today to enter many popular department stores in the United States as Macys, Nordstrom or – to name just two – you will see spectacular examples of art glass, many of the which is hand blown. Some of the most beautiful decorative glass in existence today is the glass of Orrefors and Kosta Boda's most distinctive line. These two lines hand blown art glass are rich in the history of Sweden.

Kosta Boda is known as the oldest line of the hand of Swedish art glass. Its classic beauty The unique shape, colors and designs that make great art land to be acquired. The Kosta Boda Glass Works was originally developed in 1742 by two retired army generals Swedish. First 150 years of his life was devoted to the creation of commercial vessels, such as glass, bottles, vases and chandeliers. The glassworks Kosta is the oldest center of glass production in Sweden. One of the unique aspects of Kosta Boda art glass hand-blown (all of which is impregnated with color and style as a true artist can only create) is because they have maintained a tradition of 150 years. Kosta Boda Line is created, developed and presented as a tradition over time for their individual artistic glass designers. His work has shown that the collections of designers and glass blowers are often displayed at the site of Kosta Boda. To see some spectacular art form of hand-blown glass art, designers must be seen!

The art of hand-blown glass Orrefors glass and the line is more dramatic than most of the crystals available on the market today. And no wonder? Looking only at vessel and glasses is a feast for the eyes. The line of Orrefors crystal offers a wide range of art pieces ranging from bowls and candlesticks, Barware and collectibles. The most impressive thing in line is its collection of ceramics, is where you see, Chic, but distinctive vertical lines and thoughts whirling dance of light on the furrows and lines, everything is collected through a unique and refreshing. Creativity like this only comes with the art of hand-blown glass!

Art Orrefors glass hand dates back to 1742 in Sweden too. In fact, the crystal is not far Orrefors Kosta. Orrefors line was originally developed by Lars Johan Silversparre noticibly but not significant until the 1910s when Johan Ekman of Gothenburg, has acquired the glass factory.

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