Kugels / Friendship Balls
Kugel is the German word for ball which is frequently used when asking for or describing an ornament. For our purposes, a kugel is an art glass, mouth blown ball used for decoration. All our Kugels are made with a glass loop at the top for hanging with a wire or ribbon.
Not all Kugels are round. Many Kugels are orb, bell, or diamond shaped. Most Kugels are made with colored glass, however some are hand decorated with special glass paints that are permanently baked on. Our Kugels range in size from 2 inches through 12 inches. Kugels are also know as Friendship Balls or Gazing Balls.
Click here to learn more about the history, lore and charm of Kugels & Friendship Balls.
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August Friendship Kugel 4 Inch
$27.00August: This month starts with summer in full force and ends with autumn beginning to yawn. As we begin to look for the signs of autumn at the end of the month , this ball is a combination of some summer colors with a splash of early autumn ones. With...$27.00 -
Turquoise Twist Iridized
$27.00Bright transparent Turquoise color swirled into the clear glass to make the design. Iridized for reflectivity.These beautiful hand blown glass window ornaments are traditionally known as symbols of friendship. They sparkle in the light the way a good...$27.00 -
January Friendship Kugel
$27.00January: Happy New Year! With a combination of white and turquoise, we felt this ball perfectly represented a crisp, clear January day with the snow swirling about as it kisses the cheeks of all who go out to enjoy the day. White represents purity and...$27.00 -
Luna Hyacinth Friendship Ball
$27.00Deep Hyacinth color treated with a swirled silver nitrate providing the surface effect. Size options are 3 inch, 4 inch and 6 inch diameter.Kugels" are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "Kugel" is hand blown glass, and...$27.00 -
Multicolor Plume Design
$42.00In this kugel design, the glass blower has applied the color granules, and after melting the color he pulls the color from the bottom resulting in a unique design on the surface of the ball similar to a feather pattern. Size is 6" diameter. Transparent...$42.00 -
Turquoise Optic Iridized
$27.00Transparent Turquoise optic design, iridized for reflectivity. Size is 4" diameter. 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...$27.00 -
Red, White, and Blue
$23.00Red, White, and Blue Kugel Ornament. Size is 4" diameter. Four inch kugels are by far our most popular size. That size is four inches in diameter or around the size of a base ball. Collector's prefer this size because while they aren't overly large like...$23.00 -
Mini Orb Pine Tree Green Iridized
$20.00Orb shape hand blown kugel in transparent Pine Tree Green color. Iridized finish. Size is 3" Diameter x 2" Tall.$20.00 -
Mini Orb Sari Blue Iridized
$20.00Orb shape hand blown kugel in transparent Sari Blue color. Iridized finish. Size is 3" Diameter x 2" Tall.$20.00 -
Emerald / Hyacinth 4 Inch Kugel
$24.00A simplistic yet great looking kugel that matches two great spring colors. The size on this kugel is 4 inches in diameter.These beautiful hand blown glass window ornaments are traditionally known as symbols of friendship. They sparkle in the light the...$24.00 -
Garnet Red & Gold Topaz 4 Inch Kugel
$24.00This is a dark red and gold kugel that matches a soft summer sunset. The size is 4 inches in diameter.These beautiful hand blown glass window ornaments are traditionally known as symbols of friendship. They sparkle in the light the way a good friend...$24.00 -
Red & Gold 3 Inch Kugel
$23.00This is a dark red and gold kugel that matches a soft summer sunset. The size is 3 inches in diameter.Kugels" are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each "Kugel" is hand blown glass, and completely unique. "Kugels" are displayed...$23.00