Ngwenya Swaziland - Hand Blown Recycled Glass - Whale with Blowhole

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DESCRIPTION.  

7x5cm

The reason why Ngwenya Glass is so special is that only recycled glass is used mainly old cool drink bottles, and that each and every piece is totally handmade and mouth blown.  People from all over Swaziland/Eswatini collect bottles and are paid per kilo for clean glass.  Ngwenya must be the cleanest area because any bottle that catches the childrens attention finds its way into the factory! They ran from 1981 to 85 and then closed and then reopened in 1987 and now employ 70 workers. 2 of the original blowers and 4 of the original staff.

No chips,cracks or damage.

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Although I am a passionate lover of vintage and antique treasures, I am not an expert antiques dealer and can, on occasion, mistakenly identify items. I try my best and spend a lot of time researching every piece, as this is the passion that drives me - the history and stories behind each piece. Pieces may contain imperfections, as is common with wear and age. I select items that pull at my heart. Sometimes these blemishes add to the character and personality of the piece and I fall in love with it, flaws and all. I do my best to show and/or describe the imperfections that I find so you can decide if it's something you will fall in love with as well.