| The art of glass making holds a special relevance | | | | depending on the artisan, German pigments are |
| in Eastern Europe and particularly in Romania. | | | | popularly used for coloring or painting glass. The |
| What is quite extraordinary about Romanian glass | | | | combination of this blend makes Romanian crafted |
| manufacturing is that it combines traditional | | | | glass truly a superior product anywhere in Europe. |
| themes from Rome and Constantinople, lending | | | | Though Romanian glasswork is normally not made |
| vivacious color and ethnic design to the glasswork. | | | | from crystal, nonetheless, it carries a similar purity |
| Eastern Europe has lots of fine sand, which allows | | | | and shine. Glass products in Romania are not just |
| glassmaking to flourish in the region and Romania | | | | great looking, they are also being produced to suit |
| in particular is well known for its exquisite art glass | | | | a host of lifestyles, from the traditional to modern |
| pieces. | | | | and the line of products are guaranteed quality |
| Glass making in Eastern Europe and Romania | | | | glassware that is both functional and decorative. |
| emanates from the Murano style in Italy as most | | | | Romanian mouth-blown glassware is made by |
| of the artisans studied glassmaking there. Up to | | | | highly skilled artisans. They are very creative |
| the 13 century, European glassmaking was | | | | pieces with exceptional quality. They are also a |
| exclusive to Venice. But frequent fires prompted | | | | prized collector's item. Some of the work includes |
| Venetian authorities to shift the furnaces to the | | | | vases and bowls that are made as centerpieces |
| island of Murano. | | | | as well as plates - the artisans who create these |
| There has been a long history of making glass in | | | | masterpieces learned their skills in Murano itself. |
| Romania. Romanian glassmakers have successfully | | | | When it comes to Romanian glassware, each |
| passed on this art for several generations and the | | | | piece is distinctly unique. Each of the mouth-blown |
| craft continues to thrive in this part of Eastern | | | | glassware may be described as an individual |
| Europe. In Romania, it is said that artisan's only | | | | masterpiece in itself. They are exceptionally |
| pass on the secrets of glass making to members | | | | colorful, creative and elegant. Some of the works |
| of their family. More importantly, there is a rigid | | | | made by glass artisans in Romania are the most |
| hierarchy in obtaining the coveted position as a | | | | sought after pieces of contemporary art and |
| glass blower. For example, a young man may | | | | have been on display in several galleries across |
| take years before he can get to that stage within | | | | the world. They are also prized as some of the |
| this strict hierarchy. | | | | top-notch pieces of glassware in the craft of |
| Romanian glass is comparable to any great piece | | | | modern blown glass art. |
| of Eastern European mouth blown glass. And they | | | | The contemporary glassware is not just placed in |
| are nothing like the ones that are made by | | | | galleries to be on display, they also make great |
| machinery or inexpensive duplicates. Traditionally | | | | gifts, particularly wedding gifts, and decorations |
| Romanian factories and glass studios manufacture | | | | especially in restaurants, businesses and hotels. |
| clear glass utilizing pellets that are distinct and | | | | They can also be used as decorations while |
| commonly found in Western Europe. And | | | | designing your home. |