Pretty in Pink Lipstick Christmas Ornament from Inge-Glas® of Germany.
Ornament is about 3" in ht and 3/4" in width. This ornament is from the Hey Girlfriend Collection.
Heirloom ornaments from Inge-Glas are made of genuine German glass, located in northern Bavaria, by Coburg, Neustadt, Germany is the home of Inge-Glas where the tradition of quality glassblowing dates back to 1596.
New ornaments are designed each year with inspiration from 6,000 antique family moulds, dating back to the 1850's.
Only skilled artisans create Inge-Glas ornaments. Each piece is masterfully designed, mouth-blown and handpainted with care creating limited quantities of heirloom ornaments to treasure for generations.
The Legend: Cosmetics, from the Latin word cosmetae, were first used to describe the Roman slaves whose function was to bathe affluent people in perfume. The first archiological evidence of eye shadow is found in ancient Egyptian burials as far back as 10,000 BC. Flower petals for lipstick and perfume, henna for nail polish, charcoal for mascara! Over centuries of time a cultural mix from Egypt, Greece and later, the Romans created formulas using nature's ingredients - many are still in use today. Remember, personal beauty comes from within; the purpose of cosmetics is to enhance. Look within yourself and you will find your gifts