Handcrafted Christmas decorations
2011-11-23 07:12:25 GMT2011-11-23 15:12:25(Beijing Time)
China Daily
Handcrafted Christmas tree decorations shaped as kilo weight measures are seen at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
Handcrafted Christmas tree decorations shaped as kilo weight measures are seen at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
A glassmaker works on a handcrafted Christmas tree decoration shaped as a kilo weight measure at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
A glassmaker works on a handcrafted Christmas tree decoration shaped as a kilo weight measure at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
A glassmaker works on a handcrafted Christmas tree decoration shaped as a kilo weight measure at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
A glassmaker removes from a mould a handcrafted Christmas tree decoration shaped as a kilo weight measure at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
A glassmaker works on a handcrafted Christmas tree decoration shaped as a kilo weight measure at the International Glass Art Center in Meisenthal, North Eastern France, November 22, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]
A local tradition says the Christmas tree glass balls craftsmanship was invented in the 19th century at the Vergo glass factory in the nearby village of Goetzenbruck and reintroduced at the Glass Art Center since 1998.