Painting Artel Glasses
Artel is a glassmaking company based in praguethat fuses czech glassmaking traditions with contemporary shapes. owner karenfeldman designs elegant, whimsical motifs that are then hand-etched into theglassware on a made-to-order basis, producing pieces that are truly timelessand reflect a czech tradition alive since the 16th century. Named for a groupof Bohemian artisans established in the early 1900s, Artel has taken thistime-honored art and, working hand in hand with only the most highly skilledtraditional craftspeople, company founder Feldman has created a collection offresh, whimsical, yet elegant designs.
The quality of Bohemian crystal has been renowned forcenturies. Now designer Karen Feldman is wowing the US,UK, Europeand Asia by breathing new life into a classic craft.This American company, using Czech expertise, is setting a new standard in anage-old industry.
Adhering to centuries of tradition, each piece by Artel isgiven the dedication and attention such luxurious items require. Frommouth-blown molten crystal to finished, engraved pieces, the process can takedays to complete. Feldman’s design innovation is winning new audiences withpopular patterns such as Frutti di Mare, and a new line of hand-paintedglassware is being unveiled using a process unique to Artel. "We willnever, for the sake of faster or cheaper production, forgo the tried and truetechniques the way other companies have." Says Feldman.
A testament to Artel’s quality and appealis its partnerships with such high-end retailers as Scully & Scully, NiemenMarcus and Harrods. Since the crystal is made the old-fashioned way, notknocked out by machines, each piece develops its own story. These are handmadecreations that will last a lifetime, eventually becoming family heirlooms thatgrace the homes and tables of future generations, each on ea story in themaking. This whimsical motif incorporates jellyfish, octopus, sea shells, seahorse
, and starfish. Our collectors in Italycan’t get enough of it. A great choice for seaside homes or yachts. Pleasepurchase on online http://www.etabletop.com
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