A Friendship ball is a hollow glass sphere which is traditionally hung in a window to act as a reminder of a special friendship. Friendship balls are known by many different names including fairy balls, wishing balls, angel balls, ornamental balls or kugels. The word kugel in german means ball. During the early 1800s kugels were made from very thick glass and had metal tops. Kugels today are commonly known outside of Austria and Germany, as friendship balls. The superstition behind friendship balls centres around the protection of the home and family. The bright colours and reflective qualities are said to repel evil or unwanted spirits.
Our handcrafted glass friendship balls are beautifully made, mouth blown glass ornaments that make the perfect gift. Each glass friendship ball is supplied with a decorative ribbon and a descriptive sentiment linking friendship with the gift of a friendship ball.
The sunlight shines through the hand blown coloured glass which sparkles beautifully when hung inside windows, or outside in trees and arches as garden features.
Friendship Balls are traditionally known as symbols of friendship and can be given as a gift to express affection or love. As each one is handcrafted, no two are the same, just as the special bond that binds two friends together, is unique.
Let someone know you care. Buy one of our glass friendship balls as a wonderful inspirational gift for any occassion.
The Friendship Ball is a beautiful mouth blown glass ornament.
It is traditionally known as a symbol of friendship.
The friendship ball is a circle with no beginning and no end; it represents the bond of a circle of friends.
It shines in the light bringing the sparkle of friendship into your life.
The swirling colours blend across the surface of the ball, complimenting each other like the varied personalities and unique talents of friends.
Just as your friends rarely share the same name – no two friendship balls are ever the same.
Today I pass this ball to you, hang it up in the light and let the love shine through.
We will leave to you to decide if you believe the superstitions. Whatever you decide, you cannot deny the friendship ball is a beautiful piece of art glass.
