By 
Glass is a vital part of the modern environment. We see and use it in some way every day, and its use is widespread from the simple glass to the development of sophisticated technical equipment. In fact, the use of glass encompasses so many aspects of our lives that we barely notice its presence. But glass was not always present in everyday life. The discovery of glass is believed to have been an accident.
According to the Greek historian Pliny, a group of merchants lit a fire in a riverbed and found bits of the shimmering, translucent material the next morning, after the fires had been put out. In its earliest stages in Egypt and Mesopotamia, glass was used as an art form more than anything else, and not used for the practical purposes we use it for today.
Handmade Turkish glass has long been recognized as one of the most beautiful handicrafts in the history of glassmaking. The history of glassware in Turkey began around the 11th century and Istanbul was established as the center of the Ottoman Turkish glass industry soon after the conquest. During the era of Ottoman rule, glassware developed slowly and its art became more precise than in previous centuries. In the 17th or 18th century, Turkish-made glassware was advancing by leaps and bounds.
Since the rise of the Turkish glass industry, it has become increasingly popular for its delicate and fragile appearance. When it comes to glassmaking, it is some of the most delicate glass in existence, both because of its thinness and its intricate details. Turkish-Islamic glass art places perfection in the balance of lines and color in precise geometric patterns.
Today, glass made in Turkey is considered a rare and beautiful work of art, appreciated by connoisseurs of cultural art. While the production of stained glass mosaics and mirrors has always been widespread among Turkish glassmakers, the carving of rock crystals into unique and sturdy jugs, jars, bottles and other serving dishes has been of great use to the world at large. . .
With the increasing popularity of glass products, the industry now accounts for approximately ninety percent of the world’s glass production. Turkish glassmakers’ attention to detail, high level of production, exceptional design and excellent quality have placed this industry among the richest and most desirable pieces of glassware in the world.