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We are so happy you have found us and invite you to take a look at the treasures we have assembled for you here. Our pledge is to provide you access to the finest hand-crafted American and imported folk art available, to make your shopping experience (whether in person or online) exciting and convenient, and to provide you with the very best in customer service.

For twenty-nine years we have represented some of the leading artists in hand blown glass, ceramics, wood and jewelry as well as wearable textiles and mixed media. The gallery is also unusual in that it combines handmade objects from around the world with American crafts. It is our belief that beautiful and interesting pieces can work well together regardless of where they were made.

This web site contains only a fraction of our extensive and ever changing collection. For that reason we hope that you have a chance to visit our gallery in person, where you have a chance to actually touch and feel these wonderful pieces. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy perusing our web site. We would love to talk with you and to help you find exactly what you are looking for so please do not hesitate to call or email us.

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THE BEAUTY OF SAM STANG'S GLASS

Woven Center Incalmo Bowl $605 with Blue and Lime Zanfrico Vase $255

It was very exciting to unpack Sam Stang's recent shipment of glass from his Augusta Glass Studio. The vibrant colors and clarity of the glass makes each piece like a glistening jewel. Sam states:

"All of my pieces are made by using traditional European glassblowing techniques. With the murrini pieces, I begin by making glass rods which are patterned in cross section. The rods are cooled and cut into thin pieces and arranged on an iron plate which is then heated to fuse the murrini. This is then rolled into a tube on the end of a blowpipe and shaped into the final form. Every piece I make is entirely produced hot at the furnace. The banded bowls are blown as separate sections and fused together. This technique, known as incalmo, requires a great deal of skill and cooperation. I work with at least one assistant and often with a team of three experienced glassblowers."

Pitchers $95 Each

Sam does strong and intricate work, with clear evidence of its roots in the Italian tradition of glassblowing. If you stop by the gallery, take a moment to view Sam's work. It is a delight to the eye, and might even make a great Holiday Gift for someone special.

- Happy Holidays from the Staff of Selo/Shevel