Czech glass enjoys an excellent reputation around the world, but staying at the forefront requires constant innovation and strong leadership. Lucie Karlová is a prime example of this, doing inspiring work at the Preciosa Group.

As the head of Preciosa Lighting, she demonstrates that traditional craftsmanship perfectly complements modern technologies and visionary design. Yet she never forgets her roots—through the Preciosa Foundation, she actively helps people and supports the region’s development.

So, the new episode of our podcast isn’t just about the challenges of doing business in a demanding global market, but above all about values, leadership, and the people who manage to bring light into the world.

The latest episode of the Crystal Valley podcast is here, this time featuring Robert Halama

Historian Petr Nový’s guest on the Crystal Valley podcast is Robert Halama, the successor to a famous tradition and the driving force behind the family business František Halama of Železný Brod, which produces artistic crystalware.

What exactly does the term “artistic crystalware” mean, and why is it sought after by collectors around the world?

Listen to the story of glass from Crystal Valley, which is famous worldwide.

Listen to the Crystal PODCAST!

The guest on the second episode of Petr Nový’s interview series is Martin Jašontek

Although he is not yet 30, Martin Jašontek has been the art director of Crystalex CZ in Nový Bor for several years now; the company specializes in the large-scale production of utility glassware, particularly beverage glassware.

How did he get into glass, what is his professional story, how does the company work on new products, and what’s on his mind? What about his creative work?

Crystal Valley has its own brand new podcast! Available to listen to at the end of every month.

Interviews by Petr Nový with people who know their stuff. The Crystal Podcast is produced in collaboration with Crystal Valley, the trade magazine Sklář a keramik (Glassmaker and Ceramist), and the Association of the Czech Glass and Ceramic Industry.

The guest of the first episode was Jakub Berdych Karpelis, designer, artist, sculptor, scenographer, and owner of QUBUS DESING STUDIO, the first modern design store with its own production in the Czech Republic.

Interviews by Petr Nový with people who know their craft. The Crystal Podcast is produced in collaboration with Crystal Valley, ARR – Regional Development Agency of the Liberec Region, and Sklář a keramik, the Association of the Glass and Ceramics Industry of the Czech Republic.