Venus from the Glass Kingdom

This my absolute favorite piece of production Swedish glass. She is called Venus and she is made by through and though Swedish glass manufacture Mats Jonasson. I have stared at her longingly from windows in Stockholm, Malmo and anywhere else she graces me with her presence. She is a typical Nordic beauty: soft, natural with a subtle sophistication that leaves you breathless and at peace.

Sweden has a long history in glass manufacturing most of which has been created in a region called Småland. My husband’s ancestors were glassblowers and business owners in this industry for generations so because of that and many other reasons I have a huge place in my heart for Swedish Glass.

Unfortunately very recently Orrefors (one of the oldest manufactures of Swedish Glass) announced they would be closing most of their production in Sweden and moving it to the Czech Republic. I was so sad to hear this. Even though this is not the first time the glass industry in Sweden has gone through hard times, it seems that the World economy of today has made it impossible for the "Glass Kingdom" of  Sweden to shine like it should. More on this later......