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Busy hands, quiet minds
Athanasia and Takis work continuously and diligently. Their daily routine is one of constant creation, trying new ideas and refining techniques. Sometimes their work touches on the lighter side, with lots of vibrant colours, bold shapes and playful themes. Here’s a recent batch of glass art, including some fused glass pieces. The Iris Glass store […]
The Great Fire of Chios
On 18th August 2012, a fire broke out on the Greek island of Chios. This was not a natural occurrence, the fire was started by a man looking for revenge. By the evening of August 20th, the fire had grown into a blazing monster, devouring hillside after hillside, threatening a large number of towns and […]
The Story Behind the Stories
We have had several questions about the stories associated with each Iris Glass product. If you don’t know where to find them, they can be seen on each product page, like this: Why write these stories? The history and legends of Ancient Greece are fascinating, and something we love to share. They are also a […]
