Beautiful crystal has been considered an adornment in any home since ancient times. In those days, the dishes were made with special diligence, which is why their value was enormous. Currently, one of the most attractive brands are the glasses of the company "Bohemia".
Elegant tableware will be a wonderful decoration for your festive table. Especially the Bohemia glasses, which are still made in compliance with all the rules and traditions. Each Bohemia champagne glass is made with special care. No craftsman will release a defective product for sale. An interesting story is connected with the appearance of this glass, which has been passed down for a long time.
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How the Czech brand Bohemia came into being
Bohemian glass, which is still famous today, was invented in Bohemia, which is now called the Czech Republic. The ingredient and secret of the most magnificent products was the idea of one monk, who suggested adding burnt beech ash and sand to the material. After that, this material became one of the most popular and instantly acquired the status of luxury.
Initially, dishes made of this material were exclusively transparent, until true connoisseurs appreciated items with different color shades: greenish, yellowish. Over time, popularity reached the point that the value of such glass simply disappeared and absolutely anyone could engage in the production of former luxury. But glassblowers turned out to be very smart and did not want to miss the opportunity, having come up with the idea of adding various minerals to the composition. This innovation made it possible to create a new product that was significantly different from all the others. The dishes became multi-colored and gained greater value.
Today, as in ancient times, Bohemian glass is produced only by hand. It still looks just as graceful and elegant, combining old traditions with modern Czech traditions.
In the assortment of Bohemian glassware, each person will be able to find exactly the product that will become special for him. Wine glasses, goblets and other vessels made of Bohemian glass remain among the most popular. Sets made of Bohemian glass simply cannot fail to impress.
What types of champagne glasses are there from Bogema?
Czech tableware made from Bohemian glass is still popular. Today, there is a wide variety of all kinds of these tableware products, which in turn differ in shape, volume, size, design.
By form
Initially, with the advent of Bohemian glass, Bohemian glass champagne flutes had the shape of a truncated cone, which gradually widened towards the top. This cone was in close contact with the stem of the flute, until over time this distance began to increase. This is how the glassware with an elongated stem appeared. With the advent of something new, the shape of the cone also changed, which gradually widened.
But practice showed that the champagne began to evaporate quickly, which is why producers came to the conclusion that the top needed to be narrowed.
Then glasses began to appear that resembled the shape of a large tulip bud, from which ladies preferred to drink most. At present, the composition of Bohemian glass, due to its properties, allows for various experiments with the shape of the glass. But manufacturers prefer to adhere to old traditions, opting for classic tulips.
By volume and size
Initially, the volume and size of Bohemian glass goblets varied.
- It had distinctions depending on gender. Ladies' glasses had a volume of 180 ml, and men's 300 ml.
- With the advent of cone-shaped glasses, the volume gradually began to change and ranged from 120 ml to 249 ml.
Today, you can find a wide variety of volumes and sizes of Bohemian glass.
By design
The uniqueness of such material is that it lends itself perfectly to cutting. The design of such glasses is one of the main reasons for the uniqueness of such dishes. Craftsmen perform their work exclusively by hand, without the use of technology. They specially age the glass, giving it a special atmosphere and aesthetics.
This occurs through crystallization of the amorphous structure. Almost imperceptible cracks appear on the glass surface, which makes the vessel wall stronger.
How to choose a quality vessel
As for the choice, here it is necessary to take into account several aspects so as not to regret it in the future.
- First of all, many buyers pay attention to the shape, making sure that it is narrowed. This is due to the fact that it was proven a long time ago that this shape is best suited for champagne.
- The length of the stem should be as long as possible so that the drink retains its temperature for as long as possible and does not heat up from the warmth of your hands. And, of course, the stem adds a special sophistication and refinement.
Bohemia specializes in tulip-shaped glasses. They can have a variety of appearances, but have the same concept. Bohemian crystal has an old specificity of preparation, by blowing, and the stem is made from a separate drop, after which everything is carefully polished.
Bohemian crystal has its own signature colors, which are the most popular and attract a lot of attention: ruby, cobalt, emerald. These colors are the most saturated and are obtained after adding special metals to the glass.
Craftsmen do not use any dyes in their products, without violating the naturalness. Real ideal Bohemian glass without additional mineral impurities looks transparent. In order to distinguish real Bohemian crystal from a fake, it is necessary to evaluate the ringing. A fake product has a muffled sound, while the real one has rich ringing tones. It should also be noted that the ringing should gradually move to the leg. This indicates that the product is integral.
The sound of pressed products is very different from blown ones, since the latter have a kind of "singing" sound when you run a wet finger over it. Others will simply creak dully and disgustingly, since all the glass was compressed during the processing.
In order to choose a real glass from Bohemian masters, you should pay attention to all the subtleties and nuances, since there are a large number of low-quality analogues and fakes in the world. It is very difficult to understand this at first glance; a more detailed study is necessary.
This glassware, designed for a variety of drinks, will help to arrange a real holiday in your home. All Bohemia glasses have a stylish, unique and practical shape, which further reveals the fullness of taste qualities. The material is the most beautiful among all the others. It not only allows you to enjoy the appearance of the glassware, but also creates a special atmosphere of magic that is simply enchanting. It is impossible to just take and pass by, having seen at least once this crystal masterpiece. In every centimeter you can feel the care and diligence of the master. This purchase will be one of the most desired in your life.
