http://www.articlesnatch.com/rss2/Artel Artel Articles from ArticleSnatch.com Rss Follow Up Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:54:58 -0500 The production of Artel glass and crystal is not limited to the region, but extends into Slovakia, the southern republic, where several factories have sprung up in the last 40 years. It would seem natural that visitors to this famous glassmaking country would want to take home a souvenir that is synonymous with Czechoslovakia. Shoppers, however, should know the difference between regular glass and crystal. Artel Crystal Glass is at least 24 percent lead, and therefore reflects more light than does glass. Crystal is also easier to engrave, producing a flat decoration, or cut, which gives a three-dimensional effect. Usually designated with a small sticker distinguishing its lead content, crystal can cost up to twice as much as glass. Intricate engraving or cutting can also raise the price considerably, as can hand blowing over machine production. Although Artel glass and crystal enjoy a healthy export trade and can be purchased in the United States - one brand is called such pieces are likely to cost 60 percent more in this country. Artel crystal shops are state-owned, and since set by a vase seen in Prague, the nation's capital, will cost the same in Bratislava, the capital of the southern republic.Artel Glassware]]> Balloons]]> Beehive]]> Artel Giftware]]> Black Birds]]> Bug set]]> Blue Bells]]> Bublinka]]> Empire]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mod-Color-Glass-Of-Artel/330556 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Mod-Color-Glass-Of-Artel/330556 High-quality Rosenthal AG porcelain is manufactured at two production facilities in Upper Franconia at the Rosenthal am Rothbuhl site in Selb and the Thomas am Kulm factory in Speichersdorf. Between 1998 and 2000, the company invested over in modernising both plants. With up-to-date furnaces, linked warehousing systems and future-oriented automation technology, Rosenthal AG has one of the most modern production facilities for porcelain manufacture in the world today. Highly qualified, expert employees from the Upper Franconia region guarantee the superior quality of Rosenthal AG porcelain articles. British minimalist designer Jasper Morrison, Dorothy Hafner, Paul Wunderlich, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari and Konstantin Grcic) have created unique, avant-garde collections for Rosenthal AG. Over 400 design awards and references in world-famous museums are proof of Rosenthal AG's pioneering role in the realms of glass and porcelain manufacture. Rosenthal AG has worked closely with famous designers and artists since the early 1950s. The company was the first porcelain manufacturer to become a pioneer for contemporary, modern product design.Rosenthal Gifts]]> Giftware]]> Vases]]> Dinnerware]]> Glassware]]> Nice Gifts]]> Porcelain]]> Plates]]> Glasses]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Rosenthal-Vases-For-Gift-Presentation/311199 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Rosenthal-Vases-For-Gift-Presentation/311199 Glassware]]> Decanters]]> Artel]]> Jonathan Adler]]> Iittala]]> Izabel Lam NY]]> Match]]> Oscar de la renta]]> Riedel]]> http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Nice-Decanters-Present-For-Your-Friend/294802 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Nice-Decanters-Present-For-Your-Friend/294802