Height 20 cm These artistic vessels are created with an innovative technique in which the glass blower will use cold fabrics to shape the hot crystal directly from the ovens. The result is fascinating but delicate, full of personality and every piece is unique. Since 1996, Anna Von Lipa has collaborated with the oldest and important glass blowers in Europe, designing and producing luxurious artwork in blown glass. The workmanship of the glass is proudly produced in Bohemia, Czech Republic, the empire of central Europe glass. In design and shapes there is the influnaza of the Danish lifestyle, a mix between modern design, vintage and crafts. Jytte Correll is the founder of Anna Von Lipa and the main stylist. She draws since she graduated from the University College Campus Herning street in 1988. Information on the use of glass: glass is a fantastic material. It is at the same time fragile and incredibly strong. It has a physical force, resists, for example, moisture, sun and frost. But it is equally strong in its artistic and aesthetic expression. The transparency and reflection of glass create depth when playing with light in refractions and reflections. Blown glass is a fascinating process and it takes time. The artist handles the glass when it is still liquid until it is at 1300˚ Celsius. A glass is blown by several layers and therefore it is likely to form air bubbles. Smaller air bubbles characterize the hand-worked glass and we do not consider it a deterioration of quality. Glass cure: our crystal glasses are dishwasher safe if they are subject to the following recommendations: - Use a short, lower washing program At 60˚ Celsius, without drying program. - Open the dishwasher porthole so that the water can evaporate and dry the glasses with a cloth. - Our glasses are resistant to weak acids but not to stronger acids like the various descaling agents that usually buy at home. Instead we recommend using citric or acetic acid. However, the hand washing is recommended. Natural colors: a combination of traditional technology and minerals of the earth sums up the particularity of the colors present. Our bluish shades are obtained by adding to cobalt oxide liquid glass. The green and brownish colors are associated with iron. Rose and ruby ​​with gold chloride. Quality: Crystal glasses Anna Von Lipa does not contain lead. In some products where greater strength, lightness and brilliance is needed, the barium element is used.