Watch as Assistant Curator Becky Luffman gently handles and examines a selection of delicate Christmas baubles made in the historic German town of Lauscha, world-renowned for the production of festive glass ornaments.
From lampworking and glassblowing, to glitter application and lacquering, find out about the care taken to make these beautiful pieces that bring us joy year after year.
- 00:00 Introduction to Christmas baubles and handling
- 01:27 Pinecone-shaped bauble
- 02:59 Glittery bauble
- 05:20 Tree topper
- 07:41 Ice lacquered bauble
- 08:50 Bell-shaped bauble
Make your own V&A-inspired Christmas tree decoration: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/make-y...
Find out about Victorian Christmas traditions: https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/victor...
Discover more in our glass collection: https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/glass
