This delightful Art Deco Tumbler which is available in six lovely colours is part of a beautiful collection of glassware which is handmade by talented craftsmen in Damascus, Alep and other parts of Syria as part of a fair-trade enterprise created with the aim of supporting these makers and their skills.This project not only opened up new markets for the artisans helping them sustain themselves and their families, it also gave them a new sense of value and appreciation for the work that they do.
The Art Deco Tumbler is mouth blown using recycled glass bottles shipped from France to Syria and transformed through traditional mouth-blown techniques passed down through generations. The handcrafted nature of the pieces may result in slight differences in size and colour. The artisans work tirelessly in a glass studio that operates around the clock, driven by the demands of their hand-built clay furnace. This kiln, constructed onsite from local clay must remain continuously fired for days at a time. It is lovingly rebuilt each year during Ramadan.
Due to the limitations of this traditional furnace where precise temperature control is not possible certain colours such as reds are difficult to achieve. But these natural variations are part of what makes this glassware so enchanting. Irregularities, tiny bubbles, and subtle shifts in shade all tell a story of craftsmanship, resilience and cultural heritage.
The company supports around ten families directly through the glass workshop, with many more benefiting indirectly and each item purchased contributes to:
Fair wages allow artisans to meet their basic needs such as food, shelter, education and to live with dignity.
Craftspeople are offered a new market and renewed pride in their work, especially after years of instability caused by war.
Through a circular economy model, French glass bottles are recycled and reimagined into beautiful, chemical-free glassware in Syria.
During the years of devastating conflict, many of these artisans were displaced and faced hardship, including temporary exile but many have returned to their homeland, rebuilt their lives and found renewed purpose through their craft.
Dimensions: Approximately 11.5 cm high x 6.5 cm ø
Hand-blown from 100% recycled glass
Fair-trade certified and ethically produced
Eco-conscious and free from chemicals
Each piece is unique with no moulds used and no mass production