Product Description

Sprite size is three inches in diameter and utilizes our most popular of design patterns. These small witch balls look best in the sunlight where they sparkle and the 3 to 5 glass strands inside are prevalent.
Witch's Balls have been very popular since the 18th century. First in England, then in New England, but their actual origin is considered to be much older. For well over 3 centuries hollow glass spheres have been hung in windows to ward off witch's spells, evil spirits, and ill fortune. Hanging these decorative glass balls in the window or on the porch is thought to tantalize mischievous spirits which may be threatening a home's tranquility. The wayward spirit is mesmerized by the ball's reflective beauty. When the spirit touches the sphere it is absorbed and trapped in the web-like strands of the glass inside the ball, deemed forever harmless.

Kugels™ are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "kugel" is hand blown glass, and unique.
Kugels™ are displayed from interior arches, ceiling fixtures, curtain rods, Christmas Trees, holiday garland, hand railings, or wherever you like.
European Art glass balls for holiday decoration are still commonly referred to in Austria and Germany as "Kugels". Kugels range in shape and style, according to the artist that made them and the season they are displayed. It is quite common to display egg-shaped kugels at Easter and Heart shapes at Valentine's day. Quality kugels are hand-blown or mouth-blown art glass. Most are blown into an apple wood mold to retain shape and consistency. Some artists free-blow their kugel designs, thus ending up in an irregular shape. Air bubbles are common, and expected by the collector.

In America, these glass balls are marketed in many ways. Witch balls, spirit balls, spirit catchers, friendship balls, gazing balls, wishing balls, and so on. Each has a bit of homegrown folklore attached making the item unique or extra special.

These beautiful hand-blown glass window ornaments are traditionally known as symbols of friendship. They sparkle in the light the way a good friend brings sparkle to your life. The colors swirl and mingle across the surface of the ball enhancing each other just as the talents and varied personalities of your friends bring color to your life. These balls have intriguing ripples and ridges making them a delight to touch as well as behold.

Just Like Friends...No Two Are Alike

Assorted colors. If you want a specific color, please call 765-459-5166, and we can tell you what we have in stock.