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2. Bohemian glass - Wikipedia

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   Bohemian glass (Czech: české sklo), also referred to as Bohemia crystal (český křišťál), is glass produced in the regions of Bohemia and Silesia, now parts of the Czech Republic. It has a centuries long history of being internationally recognised for its high quality, craftsmanship, beauty and often innovative designs.

3. Preciosa (corporation) - Wikipedia

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   The development of jewelry and glass companies, which were established and prospered in North Bohemia at the turn of the 19th century, was interrupted by World War II. In 1945, the seven main crystal factories and 18 small firms in and around Jablonec nad Nisou merged, forming the Preciosa company, which was officially established on April 10 ...

4. Trade beads - Wikipedia

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   The beads were integrated in Native American jewelry using various beadwork techniques. Trade beads were also used by early Europeans to purchase African resources, [2] including slaves in the African slave trade. Aggry beads are a particular type of decorated glass bead from Ghana. The practice continued until the early twentieth century.

5. Glass bead making - Wikipedia

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   Lampworked dichroic glass bead showing thin film application Furnace glass beads. A variant of the wound glass bead making technique, and a labor-intensive one, is what is traditionally called lampworking. In the Venetian industry, where very large quantities of beads were produced in the 19th century for the African trade, the core of a ...

6. Moser (glass company) - Wikipedia

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   Moser a.s. is a luxury glass manufacturer based in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic (previously Ludwig Moser & Sons in Bohemia, Austria-Hungary).The company is known for manufacturing stemware, decorative glassware (such as vases, ashtray, candlestick), glass gifts and various art engravings.

7. Crystalex - Wikipedia

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   Crystalex is the largest Czech producer and the world's leading manufacturer of drinking glasses. The company own prestigious trademark Bohemia Crystal. The main production plant is in Nový Bor, the second is in Karolinka. Original Karolinka plant was built in the 19th century, when the greatest development of glass production took place.