Made in Czech Republic: You May Be Surprised
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It's art glass, crystal, glass beads, pottery, china and a 16" amber glass fishing float, of all things! Welcome to everything Made in Czech Republic!
Our last European vacation was to Prague and the Czech Republic countryside. While there, we saw a lot of Bohemia Crystal that is handcrafted and made in the Czech Republic.
By the way, the significance of this page to Squidoo lensmasters? Oh, simple! This is one of my first instances of writing in a series of related topics! In March 2006 I initiated the "Made in" series of lenses to celebrate all that is Eastern European. I initially wrote about Made in Hungary and Made in Romania to celebrate my Eastern European heritage.
Welcome to everything Made in Czech Republic >>> It's art glass, crystal, glass beads, pottery, china and a 16" amber glass fishing float, of all things! It's Bohemia Crystal, Puma, and Royal Dux! I hope you enjoy your visit today. Thanks for dropping by.
Image Credit: Graphic design of Czech Republic flag-inspired image by JaguarJulie.
Made in Czech Republic: You May Be Surprised was originally created on August 27, 2007.
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Contents at a Glance
- Made in Czech Republic Poll
- Designer brands that are "made in C...
- What the heck is "made in Czech Rep...
- A bit of info on the Czech Republic
- My Czech Republic pictures
- Spotlight designer items that are "...
- Gypsy MP3s
- Art glass "made in Czech Republic&q...
- Bohemia Crystal handmade in Czech Republ...
Made in Czech Republic Poll
Please answer our Made in Czech Republic question
Designer brands that are "made in Czech Republic"
Doing a search of "made in Czech Republic" on eBay resulted in some 1,091 items on eBay auctions and an additional 3,041 items in eBay stores! Perhaps a bit more than I expected. When I did my search, I used the search terms of "made in Czech*" to include Czechoslovakia.Some of the brands include Bohemia Crystal, Bonroy, Carl Fischer Reliable, Cebo, Ditmar Urbach (Teplitz), Dunham, Escada, Eskandar, Fenzia, Frances & Walter Nelkin, Godinger, International Scene, Kralik, Laurel Escada, Linden Clothes, Meopta Mikroma, Moser Artistic Glass, Olsen Europe, Oska, Petit Point, Puma, Romika, Royal Dux, Strunal, Suzanne, and Ultrabasque.
The "expected" for items "made in Czech Republic" is #1--Czech glass! How many times have you seen jewelry that says it's Czech glass beads? Probably more times than you realize! In addition to the glass in jewelry, there is the Czech glassware.
What the heck is "made in Czech Republic" anyways?
- Collectibles: 226
- Jewelry & Watches: Loose Beads: 190
- Pottery & China: 163
- Glass: 138
- Jewelry & Watches: Vintage, Antique: 111
- Live Auctions: 96
- Antiques: 45
- Crafts: 33
- Clothing, Shoes & Accessories: 30
- Home & Garden: 30
- Toys & Hobbies: 25
- Musical Instruments: 23
A bit of info on the Czech Republic
CIA - The World Factbook

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As you undoubtedly know, I am a great fan of Wikipedia and also the The World Factbook! You can find great information there.
Following the First World War, the closely related Czechs and Slovaks of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire merged to form Czechoslovakia.
During the interwar years, the new country's leaders were frequently preoccupied with meeting the demands of other ethnic minorities within the republic, most notably the Sudeten Germans and the Ruthenians (Ukrainians).
After World War II, a truncated Czechoslovakia fell within the Soviet sphere of influence. In 1968, an invasion by Warsaw Pact troops ended the efforts of the country's leaders to liberalize Communist party rule and create "socialism with a human face."
Anti-Soviet demonstrations the following year ushered in a period of harsh repression. With the collapse of Soviet authority in 1989, Czechoslovakia regained its freedom through a peaceful "Velvet Revolution."
On 1 January 1993, the country underwent a "velvet divorce" into its two national components, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The Czech Republic joined NATO in 1999 and the European Union in 2004.
- The Czech Republic is slightly smaller than South Carolina.
- The total area is 78,866 sq km, of which land is 77,276 sq km and water is 1,590 sq km.
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It borders 4 countries for a total of 2,290.2 km.
Austria 466.3 km, Germany 810.3 km, Poland 761.8 km, Slovakia 251.8 km. - Bohemia in the west consists of rolling plains, hills, and plateaus surrounded by low mountains; Moravia in the east consists of very hilly country and is great wine country!
- Environmental issues include air and water pollution in areas of northwest Bohemia and in northern Moravia around Ostrava present health risks; acid rain damaging forests; efforts to bring industry up to EU code should improve domestic pollution.
- Population as of July 2007's estimate is 10,228,744.
- Ethnic groups, from the 2001 census, include Czech 90.4%, Moravian 3.7%, Slovak 1.9%, other 4%.
- Languages, from the 2001 census, fairly well match the ethnic groups: Czech 94.9%, Slovak 2%, other 2.3%, unidentified 0.8%.
My Czech Republic pictures
Sit back and enjoy my slideshow
Most of these pictures I took in the Czech Republic during our last vacation. There are a couple of vegetables taken in Heviz, Hungary.
Spotlight designer items that are "made in Czech Republic"
Some fabulous finds made in the Czech Republic
Gypsy MP3s
Art glass "made in Czech Republic"
Some cool "expected" fabulous finds!
Bohemia Crystal handmade in Czech Republic
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11" Blue Crystal Vase - Legend Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Rep...
11" GLASS VASE WITH AQUAMARINE BASE, LEGEND C more...0 points
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11" Amber Crystal Vase - Grace Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Rep...
11" CRYSTAL VASE WITH AMBER TRIM, GRACE COLLE more...0 points
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11"D Green Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech...
11" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH EMERALD BASE, SOPHIA CO more...0 points
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13" Amber Crystal Vase - Grace Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Rep...
13" CRYSTAL VASE WITH AMBER TRIM, GRACE COLLE more...0 points
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9"D Amber Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech ...
9" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AMBER BASE, SOPHIA COLLE more...0 points
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8" Length Amber Crystal Bowl - Grace Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
8" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AMBER TRIM, GRACE COLLEC more...0 points
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11"D Clear Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech...
11" CRYSTAL BOWL, SOPHIA COLLECTION - Made In more...0 points
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9"D Green Crystal Bowl - Emerald Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech...
CRYSTAL BOWL WITH EMERALD FOOT, EMPIRE COLLECTION more...0 points
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11"D Blue Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech ...
11" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AQUAMARINE BASE, SOPHIA more...0 points
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6"D Blue Crystal Bowl - Picasso Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech ...
6" CRYSTAL BOWLWITH AQUAMARINE BASE, PICASSO more...0 points
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12" Green Crystal Vase - Sophia Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Re...
12" CRYSTAL VASE WITH EMERALD BASE, SOPHIA CO more...0 points
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9"D Blue Crystal Bowl - Emerald Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech ...
CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AQUAMARINE FOOT, EMPIRE COLLECTI more...0 points
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11"D Amber Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech...
11" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AMBER BASE, SOPHIA COLL more...0 points
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11" Blue Crystal Vase - Grace Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Repu...
11" CRYSTAL VASE WITH AQUAMARINE TRIM, GRACE more...0 points
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12" Blue Crystal Vase - Sophia Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Rep...
12" CRYSTAL VASE WITH AQUAMARINE BASE, SOPHIA more...0 points
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13" Length Matte Crystal Bowl - Grace Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
13" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH MATTE FROSTED TRIM, GRA more...0 points
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7"D Blue Crystal Bowl - Legend Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech R...
7" GLASS BOWL WITH AQUAMARINE BASE, LEGEND CO more...0 points
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11" Matte Crystal Vase - Grace Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Rep...
11" CRYSTAL VASE WITH MATTE FROST TRIM, GRACE more...0 points
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7"D Green Crystal Bowl - Legend Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
7" GLASS BOWL WITH EMERALD BASE, LEGEND COLLE more...0 points
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9"D Blue Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech R...
9" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AQUAMARINE BASE, SOPHIA more...0 points
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12" Amber Crystal Vase - Sophia Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Re...
12" CRYSTAL VASE WITH AMBER BASE, SOPHIA COLL more...0 points
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13" Length Amber Crystal Bowl - Grace Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
13" CRYSTAL BOWL WITH AMBER TRIM, GRACE COLLE more...0 points
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11" Green Crystal Vase - Grace Collection Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Rep...
11" CRYSTAL VASE WITH EMERALD TRIM, GRACE COL more...0 points
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9"D Clear Crystal Bowl - Sophia Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
9" CRYSTAL BOWL, SOPHIA COLLECTION - Made In more...0 points
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6"D Green Crystal Bowl - Picasso Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
6" CRYSTAL BOWLWITH EMERALD BASE, PICASSO COL more...0 points
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28 oz. Blue Crystal Whiskey Decanter - Legend Collection - Bohemia Crystal - Made In Czech Republic
28 OUNCE GLASS WHISKEY DECANTER WITH AQUAMARINE TR more...0 points
Glassware "made in Czech Republic"
Some cool "expected" fabulous finds!
Men's clothing that is "made in Czech Republic"
Women's clothing that is "made in Czech Republic"
Perhaps "unexpected" fabulous finds?
Vintage accessories "made in Czech Republic"
Some cool "expected" & "unexpected" fabulous finds!
Vintage signed jewelry "made in Czech Republic"
Some cool "unexpected" fabulous finds!
Vintage items that are "made in Czech Republic"
Amber glass "made in Czech Republic"

Well, when I saw this item, I wasn't really sure what it was. It is definitely "unexpected" for me as it's a bit unusual, and usually you'll find the amber items made in Poland. But, hey, that country isn't that far away from the Czech Republic, so maybe this isn't so unexpected? You be da judge!
I found it for sale on eBay! This large, amber, glass, fishing float is marked "Made in Czechoslovakia". It measures 16 inches around. It is in GREAT condition.
P.S. This item, last time I checked, had a starting bid of $9.99, and 18 bids later, was up to $105.00 with 5 days + to go on the auction!
Cast your vote: Expected vs. Unexpected?
Learn to speak Czech before your trip!
Guidebooks for Czech Republic
FYI Rick Steves' book is wonderful! We carried this with us on our trip and referred to it constantly.
My hubby always is asking, "what's the plan?" So, Rick Steves' book was used daily for helpful hints on where to go, how to get there, how to tip or not, and actually what phrases to use!
Historical books on Czech Republic
Czech Republic in the news
- Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up
- PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Hungary in their final Euro 2012 warm-up game despite dominating possession as Adam Gyurcso netted a late winner for the visitors on Friday. The unmarked Gyurcso latched onto a ...
- Czechs set for third month of lower Druzhba oil flow
- | PRAGUE, June 1 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic is readying for a third straight month of reduced oil deliveries through its eastern Druzhba pipeline, raising flow from an alternative pipeline to deal with Russia's shift to new export outlets.
- Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on May 31
- PRAGUE, May 31 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Thursday. ALL TIMES GMT (Czech Republic: GMT + 2 hours) ===========================ECONOMIC DATA======================== ...
- Youzhny writes 'SORRI' in clay at French Open
- Russia's Nina Bratchikova returns the ball to Czech Republic's Petra Kvitova during their third round match in the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Saturday, June 2, 2012. Photo: Christophe Ena / AP Czech Republic's ...
Prague in the news
- Czechs lose 2-1 to Hungary in final Euro warm-up
- PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic suffered a 2-1 home defeat by Hungary in their final Euro 2012...
- Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on June 1
- PRAGUE, June 1 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect...
- The 11th Prague Fringe Festival
- This is the official Prague Post round-up of the shows performed at the Prague Fringe Festival. Running...
- Czech Stocks: Erste Group, New World Resources Move in Prague
- The Czech Republic's PX (PX) stock index fell for a third day, sliding 0.4 percent to 862.1 by 1:19...
Final Travel Trips
If you're planning a visit to Prague ...
- Take along Rick Steves guide book!
- Pack some GOOD walking shoes.
- Don't rent a car in Prague.
- Buy transit tickets from the cigar shops.
- Plan one day for visiting the Jewish quarter.
- Plan one day to walk around the Charles Bridge area.
- Plan one day to visit the other sites of your choice and do a little shopping!
Eastern European Buzz
Welcome to the fabulously eclectic directory of Everything Eastern European! It is a focus on Everything Eastern European in that it is an alphabetical listing of Everything Eastern European ... all the type of topics by Jaguar Julie ... your Eastern European online travel guide. I'm glad to see you!We hope that you found all that you were looking for at Made In Czech Republic, a very special flagship type of page for me. I've researched and written Made in Eastern European countries types of lenses throughout the past several years. Perhaps you have seen some of them? For example, Made in Hungary, Made in Romania, Made in Poland, and Made in Bulgaria.
I come from a family of Eastern Europeans who can trace their heritage into various parts of the Austro-Hungarian Empire along with other points of interest on the continent of Europe. I love that we can connect through the internet to share ideas and to even locate relatives who have found our family trees.
Thanks for dropping by today. I hope that I can amaze and entertain and educate you with the wonderful array of Everything Eastern European here and THERE ... in the Everything Eastern European Headquarters. Be sure to drop by the Everything Bohemian Headquarters too to see what eclectic boho finds are there.
A Directory of Everything Eastern European
One of my all-time favorite niche topics when writing on Squidoo!
Some other "Made in" lenses you might like
Made in Eastern European countries like Hungary, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria!
The Made in Czech Republic Fan Club
Drop me a line ...
Have you had the opportunity to visit the Czech Republic or Prague? Do you have any special travel stories that you would like to share or recommended places to visit? I hope you have enjoyed this lens and found it informative.
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- Hi! If you are interested in Eastern European countries, have you ever visited Slovenia or Croatia?
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- Great lens! I would love to visit Czech Republic, especially Prague.
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- Hey Julie, I just nominated you or LOTD. I love your Czech lens! Paula
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