Hand-Blown Beldi Glass Vase from Fès

The Artisan Story

In the medina workshops of Fès, master glassblowers breathe life into recycled glass, transforming discarded bottles into vessels that hold both flowers and centuries of Moroccan craft tradition. This beldi glass vase emerges from the furnace with the soft, organic curves that only human hands can shape—each one a testament to the glassblowing lineages passed down through generations in Morocco's spiritual capital.

Materials & Craft

Each vase begins as recycled green glass heated to molten perfection in wood-fired furnaces. The artisan gathers the glowing material on a blowpipe, breathing controlled puffs of air while rotating and shaping the glass with wooden tools and wet newspaper. The beldi technique—meaning "traditional" or "of the country"—produces glass with character: gentle bubbles trapped in time, subtle thickness variations, and that unmistakable hand-formed silhouette. The rich green hue shifts from deep forest to pale mint as light moves through it, creating a living presence on your table or windowsill.

What Makes It Special

• Hand-blown from recycled green glass using traditional Moroccan beldi techniques
• Organic, asymmetrical form that varies slightly with each piece
• Smooth, tactile surface with gentle bubbles and variations that speak to its handmade nature
• Crafted in the historic glassblowing ateliers of Fès medina

Care Instructions

Hand-wash gently with warm water and mild soap. Avoid extreme temperature changes. The recycled glass is durable but appreciates gentle handling—treat it as the handcrafted heirloom it is.