Mud Lark Glass Candlestick

Crafted from handblown, recycled glass with a slender and graceful fluidity, the Mud Lark candlestick may not have emerged from the muddy depths of the Thames, but it carries a timeless allure. Skillfully made by Egyptian artisans, this delicate pair could seamlessly belong to either the 18th or the 21st century. While historians might debate such matters, we can’t help but adore these candlesticks and the sparkling fantasies of discovery they evoke. Sold as a set of two; available in two sizes.

For millennia, glassblowing has been woven into Egypt’s rich cultural heritage. The earliest traces of glass-like material, unearthed in the Dahshur region, were crafted into mosaics and beads, testaments to ancient artistry. Today, Cairo’s glassblowers continue this legacy with a modern, sustainable twist. They collect discarded bottles from across the city, meticulously washing, sorting, and breaking them before melting the fragments in kilns blazing at 1500 degrees Celsius. The molten glass is then mouth-blown into an array of shapes, each piece bearing the delicate imperfections and tiny bubbles that echo its fluid origins, a poetic nod to the timeless artistry of the craft