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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Kultivar

Address

Nová 332/20 Liberec X- Františkov 460 10
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Phone

+420 705 726 800

E-mail

jsme@kultivar.glass

Opening hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Also by appointment or in the case of planned workshops on individual dates.

At the heart of the Kultivar art studio in Liberec are Klára and Eva, two founders who decided to breathe new life into the centuries-old regional tradition of glassmaking. Their work focuses on original jewelry made of clear glass and unique home decorations that celebrate organic shapes and precise craftsmanship. Although the workshop has been operating in its current form since 2024, its professional foundations are based on more than twenty years of experience with glassmaking.

Kultivar's philosophy lies in transforming traditional winding and blowing techniques into a modern, fresh form that is not afraid to venture into the world of fashion or spatial installations. The authors view glass as "Jizera diamonds" and through their work prove that wound beads are a dynamic and timeless medium with enormous aesthetic potential. In addition to production, the workshop is dedicated to educating the public about the craft, organizing team-building events for companies, and creative projects that connect glass with current design trends.

Kultivar opens its doors to visitors and those interested in the craft through workshops, where everyone can try their hand at making their own glass jewelry or seasonal decorations under expert guidance right at the furnace. Participants have the opportunity to consult on their own designs, draw inspiration from the works on display, and, above all, experience the fascinating moment when solid matter is transformed into malleable art. Current dates for the public and options for individual group events, such as celebrations or creative meetings, are available through the workshop's official contacts.