The Milano Collection provokes the mind and stimulates the eyes with its unpredictable swirl design, and "stained glass" like finish. To apply the intricate cobalt glass pattern, one craftsman rotates the blob of glass on its axis while another dabs a rod into molten cobalt and spins a thin strand of the material onto the lower portion of the piece. The piece is then blown to the proper thickness and shape by mouth. After it is cooled, another craftsman paints the vivid colors within the pattern using different colored luster and 24k gold. The piece is then fired one more time to ensure that the color will last a long, long time. This creative process is time consuming and very demanding.   All this to produce a unique work of art for you wine pleasure.