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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Henry David Thoreau - Blenko

Photo of BLENKO HUSTED designer
'Things Do Not Change We Do.' Henry David Thoreau



Perhaps this is the story of BLENKO GLASS. Blenko Glass Company continues to make glass, just as they did eighty years ago. Small batches, individually compounded, each step is manual, no electrical machines, just a team of craftsmen. A team of experienced quality craftsmen who make GLASS the old fashioned way. Unique, fine quality, hand made in the United States of American glass.

We have changed. We have become less aware of the origin of our tableware, less aware of concerned with the quality of our tableware....we seem to focus more on quantity instead of quality.

Blenko Glass Company located here in Milton, W. Va has not changed. If you haven't visited the factory or the visitor's center in awhile, plan to do so.

Then before you purchase your next gift of glass - ask your self - who made this?,

where did it come from?, quality? Consider giving a gift made in West Virginia.

Check out the TAMARACK CENTER in Beckly, and the WEST VIRGINIA SHOP on Quarrier St in Charleston. BUY handcrafted, and buy made in West Virginia. hjh

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

what time do you get Up?