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The Polish 'magicians of glass' who create Christmas baubles for clients worldwide
- GlitterLab in Czestochowa makes hand-made Christmas baubles, claiming a long family tradition and a focus on craftsmanship.
- The company operates for more than eight decades and is now led by Barbara Mostowska.
- The workshop markets to international brands like Swarovski and Harrods, highlighting its global reach.
- The process starts with a client drawing and a clay model before selecting materials to finalize a unique bauble.
- A design like the Yellow Floral Bauble shows the premium, exclusive offerings priced around 125 pounds.
- Mostowska emphasizes that the products are crafted to be displayed year-round, not just for holidays.
- GlitterLab combines artisanal glass work with modern materials like resin and metal to create diverse shapes.
- GlitterLab is tied to Czestochowa’s craft heritage and the town’s icon, the Black Madonna.
- GlitterLab aims to tell stories through its decorations, blending nostalgia with craft.
- The Christmas baubles are marketed as unique keepsakes amid a market of inexpensive mass-produced items.
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