Precious stones from the Bohemian Paradise

The brothers Jan and Václav Fišers from Turnov. Their alleged voyage to Venice, five years of efforts to seize the local secret of secrecy, return to Turnov, dozens of wasted attempts and then - finally success! In 1711 they made the first glass for the production of artificial stones.

THE GLASSHOUSE IN NOVÝ SVĚT

It was in 1712, when Elias Müller built his glassworks on the estate of the Harrach Counts in Jilemnice. It continued in the traditional production of glass, which was produced on the border of the Giant Mountains and the Jizera Mountains in the middle of the 14th century. Even today, you can see not only metallurgical production and blowing glass, but also a hundred-year-old grinding shop. It is driven by a water turbine and transmissions used to distribute the driving force.

ELIAS PALME

Elias Palme, one of the most famous luminaire manufacturers, continued the tradition of chandeliers in Kamenický Šenov. Industrial production of chandeliers was started in 1724 by Josef Palme in Prácheň.

ELDORADO OF BEADS AND SEED BEADS

Surely you would not find in the whole Principle and in the broad surroundings of a person who would say a crooked word about Jan Šourek. After all, it was as if he had come to the Principle of Prosperity and Welfare. As soon as he took possession of the reeve, life in the village began to turn for the better. He was one of the first to venture into the world for business.

JOSEF RIEDEL

Josef Riedel, king of the Jizera Mountains glassmakers, was born in Hejnice in 1816. He was the representative of the sixth generation of the glass family and imprinted his footprint indelibly on the slopes of the Jizera Mountains.

FRIEDRICH EGERMANN

JOSEF PFEIFFER

Josef Pfeiffer - Jablonec entrepreneur and mayor, who was involved in the development of jewelery exports. Everything is confirmed at the imperial court and in 1866 Jablonec became a town during his reign.

BLOWN BEAD and its way to the tree

People can make sense of time and numbers, but not us, beads. However, I have heard that they have been blowing me in the mountains for more than a hundred years. As a bead would put it, that is a long time. You, who have never seen how a bead is born, you don´t know how beautiful life can be....

MELTED GLASS SCULPTURE

In 1920 the first Czech glass school was founded in Železný Brod, thanks to which the town became a center of glass art.

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We're great at Christmas!

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Detail

Johann Gallery, Liebieg Palace

The exhibition is held in the newly renovated Liebieg Palace in Liberec. The intimate exhibition spaces enhance the festive Christmas atmosphere that this exhibition brings.


Tue, Thu, Fri – 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wed, Sat, Sun – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Dec. 20 – 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dec. 21 – 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dec. 22 – 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Dec. 23 – 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.


Program

Exhibition of blown glass and bead decorations

Johann Gallery, Liebieg Palace

November 19 – December 23, 2025

Exhibition opening: November 18, 2025, at 5 p.m.


Christmas decorations hold a special magic. They transport us back in time, evoking memories and family stories. We guard them like treasures, carefully unpacking them from boxes each year and hanging them on the tree.

This exhibition will transport you to the delicate world of blown glass and beaded Christmas decorations. It will showcase not only traditional and classic decorations, but also those created in collaboration with contemporary designers.


Ornaments can take many forms, but what they all have in common is their superb craftsmanship. The Liberec-based brand Decor by Glassor specializes in blown glass ornaments, which it will present at the exhibition not only on Christmas trees, but also as part of festive table settings or interior decorations. The family-run Rautis factory in Poniklá in the Krkonoše Mountains will showcase modern beaded Christmas decorations, including the latest "Random Collection" designed by the LLEV design studio.

We know how to do Christmas, come and see for yourself!


The exhibition We Know Christmas Well! is organized by Křišťálové údolí, ARR - Regional Development Agency, Liberec Region, together with PALÁC Liebieg and family businesses Decor by Glassor and Rautis.

The space is decorated with glass nativity scenes by Jiřina Tauchmanová and Eva and Karel Urbanovi - Urbanglass figurines.

Help with equipping the exhibition was provided by the Kateřinky Secondary School in Liberec.

Exhibits from brands from Crystal Valley are on display:

Rautis

Decor by Glassor

Jiřina Tauchmanová

Crystalex CZ

Perlex Bijoux Jablonec

Fabos

G&B beads

Petra Lorenc

Bijoux Components

UrbanGlass

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