Glassware

Abgineh or glassware
This is the art of forming glassware. The artists heat the glass at first and melt it. Then the he begins the process of making different dishes. these handicraft are practical and also decorative objects. The entire process of crafting these items are by hand. In addition the craft master used colors to burnish these beautiful objects.

Made in: Tehran, Isfahan, Fars, Kashan

Raw materials: small pieces of glass

Background: Part and Sasanian era

Production steps:
_ taking melt with puff rod
_ putting in mold
_ puffing
_ forming melted glass
_ separating from puff rod
_ flattening the edges

Production period: 1-3 day