Monday, September 26, 2011

Jain Glass Works and the Carnival Glass of India

CARNIVAL GLASS FROM INDIA
by curculiosglass

Jain Right Hand Vasephoto courtesy of *treasurehunter*
INTRODUCTION
This is a twelve-part guide on Jain and other Indian carnival glass. This section, Part 1,consists ofthe following: a summary of available information on the Jain Glass Works and other Indian glassmakers; guidelinesfor prospective buyers on how to evaluateIndian carnival glass; and a short list of regemended websites and books about Indian carnival glass. Parts 2,3, and 5 provide an illustratedguide to Indian carnival vases.Part 6 furnishes photographs ofthe firstknown reproduction of Indian carnival glass: a cobalt blue Fish vase. Parts 7, 8, 9 and 12 offera photographic gallery of previously undocumentedJain glass that has appeared on E-Bay in the last year. Parts 10 and 11 feature a sampling of rare and notable Jain tumblers and pitchers. This guide was made possible by the many E-Bayers who came together to contribute photographs to this project. Please leave feedback by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.

General Informationon Indian Carnival Glass
A frosted marigold Jain Fish vaseAccording to carnival experts Glen

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