Description
Classy Hand Blown Seated Glass
Makra’s recycled mouth blown glass collection is inspired by the glass pendants hanging in old churches and mosques in Old Cairo. Each design tells a a piece of history, and marks a story of dedication, and mastery of craftsmanship.
You get a mark of primitive and human touch when you Buy Makra’s Classy Hand Blown Seated Glass, or any of our glass collection products, entirely and completely handmade.
The Seated Glass is a lovely piece in exquisite condition with no cracks, breaks, nicks, chips, etc only smooth edges all over, to ensure safe usage thereof.
Makra’s Hand Blown Seated Glass is crafted by masters of the mouth-blown glass craftsmanship in Old Cairo.
The Recycled Hand Blown Seated Glass comes in a number colors for you to choose whichever suits your space best.
Our glass collection is an art and craft that has been passed down from generation to generation for hundreds of years. Today, we are happy to be part of the reason why said craft (among others) lives on and is enjoyed by many clients all over the world.
Each Recycled Hand Blown Seated Glass carries its own unique essence.
Makra collection shows the prestigious history of glass blowing in Egypt.
We promote sustainability by using recycled glass as the raw material with which each piece is made. The product is also recyclable and bio-degradable.
The collection of the Hand Blown Seated Glass comes in various exquisite colors to serve different functions, styles and tastes.
Check out our Makra Table Ware Collection to get inspired with other related products.
It is the true embodiment and intersection of Egyptian Authenticity and Fine Quality.
Inspiration
Beauty comes in different forms.
People most cherish and admire their elegance, appeal, and aesthetic sense.
Each Hand blown recycled Triangular glass is created by Makra in a way that gives it unique essence and life, just like a Ruby or an Emerald.
Every piece takes dedication, effort, and attention to detail to be created.
History of Glass Blowing
The craft of glass blowing has been around since ancient times, and is mentioned to have started in Syria, but flourished in Egypt.
More about glass in Ancient Egypt, Little Living Age – Volume 5 – Issue 57; Originally published in the Polytechnic Review.
It has been found in many ancient civilizations, including some parts of Greece and China.
Mass production of blown glass objects was not introduced until Roman times.
Over time, techniques have evolved, yet the look and feel stayed true to its heritage, with bubbles in the glass.
In Egypt, glass blowing is mostly practiced in a place called Maqaber El Mamaleek (known as Cairo Necropolis).
Glassblowing is a craft and an art.
The making of the glass is hand-made, and each glass piece might take hours to finish.
Although the products are authentic in design, they are still functional and handy.
Such glass is also used in many churches and mosques.
What also adds to its beauty is that no piece is like the other, so every item is unique in all its structures.
Makra Hand blown seated glass, made of recycled glass, will always tell the story of Egyptian crafstmanship.
