Can in porcupine glass 2 liters – light blue

Anna von Lipa’s Hobnail – also known as hedgehog glass – is one of the brand’s most popular models. The jug is handmade and mouth blown in crystal glass at an old glassworks in Bohemia in the Czech Republic, where traditional techniques and extensive craftsmanship are still used. The characteristic pattern is created using a special shape, after which the glass is blown and shaped by hand. This means that each pitcher gets its own expression. Small differences in thickness, air bubbles and variations in glass and colour are therefore completely natural and part of the hand-blown craftsmanship. Anna von Lipa is especially known for her many beautiful colours and combinations. Some shades are made with what is called underlaid color, where a color is combined with clear crystal glass. This adds depth and playfulness to the glass. It takes a lot of experience to work with the bright and more complex colours, and this is precisely what Anna von Lipa has been good at developing.

The story behind the Hobnail series

The series is produced at one of the old glassworks in Bohemia, where the traditions go back a long way. Glass production is a slow process with many steps: the raw materials are mixed, the oven is prepared, the mold is made, the glass is blown, the excess glass is cut off, the edges are burned and sanded, and eventually the glass becomes after-treatment. It is precisely this process that makes the Hobnail range different from mass-produced glass. You should expect small differences from product to product and see them as part of the charm. No pitchers are exactly alike. All Anna von Lipa's mouth-blown glasses can go into the dishwasher. We recommend a gentle glass programme at max. 40°C and preferably without long drying programmes. It is also a good idea to ensure that the salt and relaxation in the dishwasher are set correctly.