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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Urbanglass - Karel a Eva Urbanovi

Address

Hubálov 21, Loukovec 294 11
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Phone

+ 420 603 213 339

E-mail

urbanglass@seznam.cz

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By prior order.

The Urban family business, founded in 1991, is a leader in the design and production of traditional Železný Brod glass figurines. This close-knit creative duo specializes in the precise handcrafting of Czech crystal using a blowtorch, with their portfolio ranging from small sculptures to oversized glass statues.

The company's philosophy is deeply rooted in respect for local tradition and the desire to preserve this unique craft for future generations. Over decades of work, the couple has brought their own inventiveness and innovative technological processes to production, enabling them to create works of high aesthetic value. Their lifelong pride and joy are their unique glass nativity scenes, comprising hundreds of figures, which today adorn prestigious museums and private collections around the world.

A visit to the family gallery in Hubálov offers a year-round view of a fascinating display of glass animals, flowers, and jewelry, which is expanded during Advent with thematic exhibitions of nativity scenes. Guests can look forward to engaging excursions with expert commentary and live demonstrations of glassmaking, where raw glass comes to life under the hands of master craftsmen. For those who want a deeper experience, the workshop offers the opportunity to try their hand at the craft or take part in a specialized glassmaking course and take home an artifact they have made themselves.