Ornament Gold Lotus Blown Glass - Egypt
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Add a hint of beauty with these unique handmade blown glass ornaments; as home decor, Christmas decoration, and much more. Artfully created by skilled glass blowers in the heart of old Cairo, Egypt. The art of glass blowing began in Egypt at least in the 3rd Century A.D. based on a poem written on papyrus that describes the technique.
- Fair trade
- Decorated by hand. Hand painted with gold
- Pyrex glass
- Approx. 8.5 cm / 3.35" in diameter
- Due to the nature of hand-blown glass size may vary slightly from one piece to another
- Handcrafted in Egypt
Dandarah, a woman-owned enterprise based in Montreal, works directly with artisans in Egypt. The artisans are mostly minorities and women who are economically and socially marginalized. Dendarah seeks to provide employment and sustainable income for these artisans.