Glass småland

The world-famous Kingdom of Crystal is situated in the southeast of Småland, more precisely in the municipalities of Emmaboda, Lessebo, Nybro and Uppvidinge. The Kingdom of Crystal contains around a dozen of glassworks, along with a few smaller glass studios. In Swedish, the area is called &#;Glasriket&#;.

Kosta Outlet and Kosta Boda Art Hotel

Especially in Kosta (Lessebo Municipality) there is a lot going on. Businessman Torsten Jansson invested a lot of money in creating an exclusive hotel &#; the  Kosta Boda Art Hotel. If you wish to take a look inside, you should start by visiting the bar &#; it is made entirely out of glass.

However, the main attractions in Kosta are the demonstrations given by the glassblowers and the large Kosta Outlet (not only offering glassware but also clothing, shoes and home decor of a number of well known brands).

Since

In , the first glassworks of Småland opened in Kosta. The surrounding forests provided the firewood for the furnaces. The great expansion took place at the end of the 19th century. At that time, Småland had approximately sixty glassworks.

Glassworks struggling for survival

The number of glassworks has continuously decre

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    • Kingdom of Crystal

    Area of Sweden rich in glassworks

    The Kingdom of Crystal (Swedish: Glasriket, The glass realm) is a geographical area today containing a total of 14 glassworks in the municipalities of Emmaboda, Nybro, Uppvidinge, and Lessebo in southern Sweden.[1][2][3] The two municipalities Emmaboda and Nybro belong to Kalmar County and Lessebo and Uppvidinge belong to Kronoberg County. The area is part of the province Småland, and Nybro is considered the capital of the Kingdom of Crystal area.[1] The Kingdom of Crystal is known for its handblown glass with a continuous story since [4] The glassworks have become part of the culture of Sweden; examples can be found in many Swedish homes, recognisable by a small sticker at the bottom with the name Orrefors, Kosta Boda, etc. The height of glass production was the end of the 19th century during which 77 glass factories were established with more than half of them situated in Småland.[5]

    When touring the forested province of Småland in Sweden, it is normal to visit at least one of the glassworks. The larger ones have adjacent museums and are open for vi

    The Kingdom of Crystals

    The Kingdom of Crystal is the distinctive place that houses a total of 13 different glassworks, cottages, and studios – an area stretching across four municipalities between Växjö and Kalmar. It all started in when Kosta Glassworks was established in a location between the two cities. The name was derived from the founders, Koskull and Stael von Holstein. Skilled glass blowers from Germany came here, and the factories multiplied – up to 40 in total.

    Now, a new journey towards the Glass Kingdom begins. Many artists and designers are forging their own paths and often possess the skill to shape the glass themselves. There is much to experience throughout the year, and you will encounter a mix of true locals and newly arrived designers. The collaboration between masters and designers creates magic.

    At the family owned Skruf Glassworks, a lot is produced for Swedish design, such as the “Dagg” vase. It may not be available for purchase here in Småland, but it is exciting to see how it is made.

    You can even try blowing glass yourself at some places, such as Kosta Glass Center and Orranäs Glassworks

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