Watching glassblowers shape the syrupy molten glass into ethereal crystal is almost magical. Firmly rooted in the time-honoured tradition of their craft, the glassblowers and designers continually probe the potentials of glass and many glassblowing techniques have arisen from experimention in the blowing rooms. As a visitor today you will come across both utilitarian and art glass that is world class.
A trip in the Kingdom of Crystal is a voyage of discovery through design, cultural history and nature. The mystique of the glassworks warms the sense s long after a visit.
In this area there is a lot to do and experience – trying your hands at glassblowing, exploring nature on a bicycle or immersing yourself in history showcased in the various museums.
Glaskonst 2011 is Sweden´s most comprehensive exhibition of art glass and limited edition glass. Every glassworks offers something really special. The exhibitions continue throughout the summer up untik August 31.
Besides the original glassworks there is Belysningsbolaget –bsweden that represents trendsetting lightning as it best . You can visit the factory sales for celebrated design in Herråkra.
From non-returnable glass to utility glassware – that is the glass art at Hauhes Hantverksglas. Here a ketchup bottle is turned into a decanter, while another bottle may become a cheese board. The imagination is the only limit.