PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC – From “Old MacDonald” to George Orwell, farm animals have long occupied an iconic place in our culture. Even city slickers who’ve never sowed a seed or hoed a row have a deep appreciation for this special class of creatures and the vital role they play in keeping us fed.
This summer, ARTĚL – the globally renowned producer of luxury crystal couture – celebrates life down on the farm with the newly released BARNYARD collection, comprised of ten different motifs in different colors that are available either individually or as a set of ten glasses (sets include one glass with each design):
- COW (Mahogany)
- GOAT (British Racer Green)
- GOOSE (Amber)
- HORSE (Smoke)
- PIG (Fuchsia)
- RABBIT (Purple)
- ROOSTER (Burnt Orange)
- SHEEP (Peacock)
- TURKEY (Ink)
- TRACTOR (Red)
Each mouth-blown glass in the collection features an exquisitely hand-engraved image, executed with the meticulous level of detail that typifies all ARTĚL products.
According to ARTĚL founder / director Karen Feldman, the inspiration for this set is rooted in fond childhood memories of school visits to rural farms and petting zoos – and being struck with wonder at the sight of these majestic creatures that were nowhere to be found in her suburban New York hometown, yet seemed familiar all the same.
“We’ve done a number of themed collections over the years,” observes Feldman, “and they are all quite popular. Our clients really seem to love the idea of being able to purchase a ‘matching’ set of glassware that allows each guest to have a unique design on their glass – resulting in a more personalized touch, as well as a fun conversation starter. While several of our other themed sets feature more specific interests (hunting, sports, and so on), this one has a much broader appeal – I mean, seriously, who doesn’t like barnyard animals?”
Established in 1998 by American designer and entrepreneur Karen Feldman, ARTĚL specializes in handcrafted, functional crystal glassware of high design. The company takes its name from an early-20th-century collective of Czech artisans whose dedication to preserving the traditional methods of handcraftsmanship led them to reject industrial production techniques. ARTĚL carries on the spirit of these artisans and their commitment to producing – entirely by hand – lasting objects of impeccable quality, design, and functionality. Artěl’s innovative product line can be found on the shelves of Asprey, Christian Dior and Neiman Marcus, among other exclusive retailers.
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