Sip in Color: The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

There is a distinct rhythm to a Mexican afternoon—a slow transition from the golden heat of the sun to the cool, purple shadows of the evening. Our newest arrival, the Oro y Morado Set, captures that exact moment in glass.

Handblown by master artisans in Central Mexico, this set isn't just "glassware"—it is functional art, designed for those who believe that even a simple margarita deserves a beautiful stage.

The Master’s Touch

Each piece in this five-piece set is an individual masterpiece. Because they are handblown using traditional techniques passed down through generations, no two swirls are identical. You can feel the substance and weight of the glass, a stark and beautiful contrast to the mass-produced items found in big-box stores.

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

A Symphony of Amber and Amethyst

The name says it all: Oro (Gold) and Morado (Purple).

  • The Pitcher: A stately, large-scale vessel featuring elegant swirls of rich gold and deep amber that melt into gradients of light and dark purple.

  • The Glasses: Four oversized margarita glasses that carry the same rhythmic pattern, designed to catch the light and spark conversation at your next gathering.

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

Drink in Mexican Style

Whether you are serving a classic lime margarita or a fresh hibiscus agua fresca, this set elevates the experience. It’s a celebration of the "Rustic-Chic" lifestyle—rugged enough for a backyard patio in Gilbert, yet elegant enough for a formal dining room in North Scottsdale.

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

The Oro y Morado Handblown Collection

See Them in the Light

Photos truly don't do justice to the way the "Morado" hues glow when filled with ice and spirit. We invite you to visit our Mesa showroom at Dana Park to see this set in person. It’s a stunning gift for the entertainer in your life—or a well-deserved upgrade for your own home bar.

 

Preserving the Art

Caring for Your Handblown Glassware

Because our Oro y Morado collection is handcrafted by master artisans using traditional techniques, these pieces are more unique—and more delicate—than factory-made glass. To keep your set sparkling for years to come, we recommend the following care:

  • Hand Wash Only: To preserve the brilliance of the golds and purples, we highly recommend hand washing with a soft sponge and mild soap. The high heat and harsh detergents of a dishwasher can dull the finish over time.

  • Avoid Thermal Shock: Handblown glass is "alive." Avoid moving a glass directly from a hot dishwasher or a warm cabinet into the freezer, or pouring boiling liquid into a cold pitcher. Rapid temperature changes can cause the glass to crack.

  • Room Temperature Storage: Store your glasses in a cool, dry place. If you like a chilled rim for your margaritas, we recommend chilling the drink itself or using ice, rather than "frosting" the handblown glass in the freezer for long periods.

  • Handle with Care: These pieces have a beautiful weight to them, but they are still glass! Avoid clinking the pitcher against stone countertops or stacking the glasses too tightly.

Rich Helmer

Originally from the Chicago suburb of Elgin, Illinois, Rich Helmer's family headed west to Arizona just before his final years of high school. Rich became instantly fascinated with the desert southwest. Its renowned grandeur and mysterious energy would profoundly influence his later work, as would the endless beaches of Mexico and Southern California. Rich's sonic creativity emerged at an early age, as did his unorthodox approach to artistic ventures.

As a primarily self-taught guitarist and songwriter, Rich has never been one to live by a handbook. However, after devoting most of his life to music, he abandoned his true passion and decided to seek a more "realistic" vocation. The decade-long diversion is something that Rich still occasionally laments, but he also knows that the past is just that - the past. Fortunately, Rich decided to dust off his vintage Telecaster and pursue his love of photography, leaving him with little time for regrets.

Rich dares us to consider what possibilities may lie along the path less traveled with both humility and purpose. Whether provocative, soul-stirring, inspiring, disconcerting, or some combination of these, the overarching theme in Rich's work is that, for him, the lens is much more than a curved piece of glass; it is a vehicle through which viewers can experience worlds that might have otherwise remained hidden.

Join his journey.

https://www.richhelmer.com
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