Eco-Friendly Handblown Recycled Glass Pitcher from Mexico - White Spirals

Aside from the gorgeous spiral design and the practical utilitarian purposes, this fabulous pitcher is environmentally-friendly because it is handblown from recycled glass which helps reduce waste. Part of the Mexican Artisan Blown Glass Collection, this lovely pitcher will be the star of your gatherings with friends and family. • Recycled glass • 1.34 lbs • 8.8 inches L x 6.8 inches W x 8.3 inches D • 84 oz.  Artisan Organization: Artisan Blown Glass Collection Country: Mexico An artisan town near Guadalajara, Tonala takes its name from the Nahuatl Tonallan — where the sun comes out. Glass blowing has been an art form here for more than a hundred years. Today, it's considered the capital of Mexican handblown glass.  The technique is spectacular. The ground glass — often recycled from drink bottles — is melted in ovens for several hours until it has the texture of thick honey. Each color is melted separately and they are known as transparent, smoky, amethyst or amber. The temperature of the ovens varies from 500 to 1600 degrees Centigrade. When the glass reaches a point of fusion, it is placed at the tip of a long metal tube. If colored spots are desired, it is rolled through a pan of tiny glass fragments in the desired hues, then the blowing begins.  The artisans roll the glass to create a uniform shape while manipulating the molten globe with special tools. Finally, they remove the blowing tube, and heat the glass once more before handles on bases are affixed.  (HWB-#2)