Global Designers Tap Into Traditional Czech Glass Technique

If you’re seeking the best place to launch a global glass-and-lighting firm, a country the size of South Carolina might not be the first one that comes to mind. But it’s ideal if that nation is the Czech Republic, says Leon Jakimič, the founder and managing director of Lasvit, a company with a growing reputation for bespoke art glass and lighting installations.

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