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It is unclear when man first made glass. However, according
to the ancient Roman historian Pliny (AD 23-79), Phoenician merchants carrying
nitrate accidentally discovered glass 6000 years ago. Pliny described how the
sailors were anchored and camped on the Eastern Mediterranean coast of what is
now Syria ready to prepare a meal to eat. The cooking pots were rested on blocks
of nitrate by the fire. The nitrate melted and mixed with the sand creating a
liquid. As the liquid cooled it became translucent, durable and impermeable.
This is the first noted record of the creation of man-made glass.
Around
the end of the 1 st Century BC glassblowing was discovered along the Eastern
Mediterranean coast, which is now Syria . This invention revolutionized glass
production allowing it to be produced easier & faster. As a result, glass became
available to the common people for the first time. Molten glass was placed at
the end of a hollow tube; by blowing through the tube the glassblower could
quickly produce shapes at the end of the rod. The molten glass could also be
blown into a mould and shaped freehand to any form desired with handles and
other decorative features.
In the Arab World glass blowing is an ancient and traditional
art form, a talent and skill handed down from generation to generation. In Syria
today there are only 2 skilled hand blown-glass factories left - both can be
found in Damascus . 24arabia.com prides itself on importing the best
selection in glassware from both factories.
Bab Sharqi:
 Characterized
by its beautifully hand crafted and brightly brushed stained glass, Bab
Sharqi glassware can be used to uniquely accent any table setting.
24arabia.com offers a large selection in glasses, teacups, bowls
and espresso coffee cups with a wide range of fashionable colours to
match any home décor. These colours include turquoise, blue, purple,
green, and baby pink, baby blue, yellow, violet and brushed white. Each
item has been exquisitely hand painted with a silver or gold arabesque
design. Giving the glassware a unique and elegant finish.
Takeeya:
 Takeeya
glassware is more traditional in design. The 100% recycled glass is hand
blown and hand painted with either gold or silver paint. The stained
glass comes in blue, clear green and burgundy. There are several kinds
of glass sizes and designs, teacups, espresso coffee cups, bowls and
pitchers. Versatility of Takeeya glassware can be easily used for both
decorative and practical use.
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