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Recycled Glass Rounded Tumblers

Name: Recycled Glass Rounded Tumblers
Brand: Herat Glass
SKU: 201-71-2096-809AmberOS
Price: 18.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

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$18.00 CAD

HANDMADE IN AFGHANISTAN

Hand-blown in Herat using recycled glass, this softly rounded tumbler is shaped entirely by hand in a traditional wood-fired furnace. Subtle variations in form and texture speak to its artisanal process, making each piece one of a kind.

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Story

Passed down through generations, the glassblowers of Herat continue to preserve this rare and fading craft. Each piece begins with discarded glass and collected bottles gathered throughout the city, melted inside a traditional wood-fired furnace until molten. At precisely the right moment, the glass is drawn from the annealer and shaped entirely by hand, using techniques refined over centuries. Color is achieved naturally through mineral powders — copper for greens and blues, iron for warmer amber tones — added directly into the melt. Made slowly and with intention, each vessel carries forward one of Afghanistan’s oldest living craft traditions.

Details

MEASUREMENTS: 7.5 cm W x 10 cm H / 3" W x 4" H (+/- 0.5 cm / 0.25")
MATERIALS: Hand Blown Recycled Glass
ORIGIN: Afghanistan
NOTE: Size, shape and colouring may vary (approximately 0.5 cm / 0.25")

Product Care

Hand wash using soft, non-abrasive sponge and dish liquid.
Although this piece is dishwasher safe, we do recommend that you wash it by hand to avoid scratches and to preserve its luster.

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Herat, Afghanistan

Herat Glassblowers

In the ancient city of Herat, glassblowing has been passed down through generations of one family. Today, brothers Ghulam Sekhi and Ustad Nasrullah, alongside Nasrullah’s son Khairullah, are among the last remaining traditional glassblowers practicing this craft in the region.

Taught by their fathers and grandfathers from a young age, glassblowing is more than a profession — it is a family legacy. It’s not only their work, it’s their history. Despite decades of conflict and a decline in local demand, they continue with deep pride and responsibility, determined to pass their knowledge to the next generation. For this family, keeping the fire lit is an act of devotion — to their ancestors, to their students, and to one of Afghanistan’s oldest living craft traditions.

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