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More than a decade ago, a handful of Irish crystalmakers, frustrated with the increasing amount of automation creeping into crystal production, came to Nova Scotia to set up shop and preserve the integrity of their ancient craft.

They established NovaScotian Crystal, transplanting their craft to the New World and becoming Canada's only mouth-blown, hand-cut crystal.

The crystal they make on the Halifax Waterfront is created using techniques handed down from generation to generation. From fiery birth to polish finish, there is absolutely no automation involved.

While crystal making is most certainly a craft - it takes up to 10 years to qualify as a Master Craftsman - it is also indisputably an art. All the patterns at NovaScotian Crystal are original designs. And all are available only from NovaScotian Crystal.

Since its founding in 1996, Nova Scotian Crystal has designated 5 craftsmen on Canadian soil.

NovaScotian Crystal has established itself as something of a landmark on Halifax's busy waterfront. The glassworks where our crystal is made often draws an audience. It is a marvel to see several craftsmen working together in a tightly choreographed dance with fire as they pull molten crystal from the clay oven and fashion it into things of beauty.

If you're ever in town, feel free to drop by, say hello and watch the show!