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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Twisted Spike Golds and Amber
$22.00Twisted Spike Golds and Amber hand twisted and rolled with German glass color. Iridized for reflectivity. Twisted Spike Ornament is an elongated 3" diameter kugel that has been hand pulled and twisted to provide the unique spiral glass effect. Along with...$22.00 -
Twisted Spike Seaside Colors
$22.00Twisted Spike Seaside Colors, sea green and aqua tones. Iridized for reflectivity.Twisted Spike Ornament is an elongated 3" diameter kugel that has been hand pulled and twisted to provide the unique spiral glass effect. Along with striking color...$22.00 -
Violet Blue Iridized
$20.00Hand blown kugel ornament in transparent violet blue (purple) color. Iridized finish. Size is 2.5" Diameter.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,...$20.00 -
Wine Red / Ruby Red Iridized
$20.00Bright transparent colors of Wine Red, and dark Ruby Red are swirled into the clear glass to make the design. Iridized for reflectivity. 2 1/2" Diameter.Kugels are the traditional choice for decorations in central Europe. Each Kugel is hand blown glass,...$20.00 -
January Friendship Kugel 2 1/2 Inch
$20.00January: 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...$20.00 -
October Friendship Kugel 2 1/2 Inch
$20.00October: Although October is best known for Halloween and the classic colors of black and orange, we chose a different pairing of colors. To honor he official breast cancer awareness month, we chose a pink and white pallet. With pink meaning love and...$20.00 -
Twisted Spike Super Red
$22.00Twisted Spike Ornament is an elongated 3" diameter kugel that has been hand pulled and twisted to provide the unique spiral glass effect. Along with striking color combinations the glass has been iridized to provide a reflective characteristic. Because...$22.00 -
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