June 20th West Virginia will be 150 years old, and as always Blenko will be making a special WV birthday piece. Below are some words about it from the designer, Arlon Bayliss. Written by Arlon Bayliss: 150th Birthday Piece: “Birthday Hearts for West Virginia” Loving 150 years of West Virginia. Blenko has put their heart and soul into making a special commemorative piece to mark the 150thBirthday of West Virginia. Designer Arlon Bayliss writes: We wanted this piece to be extra special. As I thought about a theme for this important Blenko Birthday piece, my mind kept returning to how West Virginians hold each other in their hearts; to their generosity, hard work and love. The priceless skills of our mold-makers and blowers have led to a remarkable commemorative piece that not only celebrates love, but is made with love too. Made of turquoise and crystal glass, to represent a mountaineer’s freedom, this eleven-inch tall, ballooning vase expands with billowing hearts from a narrow base to broad rounded shoulders, and a generous flared rim. Blenko “hearts” West Virginia, and West Virginia “hearts” Blenko!       |
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