This glass snowflake is made in our laboratory using selective laser etching (SLE) when the glass is modified using ultra-short pulse laser radiation, and later modified areas are removed using wet chemical etching.
The ornaments featured on the snowflake incorporate Baltic symbols, honoring our heritage and Baltic roots. Baltic symbols are still used in Lithuanian culture and can be seen and heard in fables, songs, visual arts, and traditional items.
For the coming 2025, we’ve chosen a symbol of Žaltys – The Grass Snake – that is believed to bring happiness, prosperity, and wealth.
Also, it is symbolic, as the next coming 2025 is the year of a Snake by the Chinese calendar.
The harmless grass snake was regarded as a sacred animal of the sun goddess and highly respected. It was customarily kept as a house pet to ensure prosperity. It is also a symbol of wisdom and the underworld that helps comprehend the order of things.
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The following video shows the first part of the process – glass modification using ultra-short pulse laser radiation, and the picture – SLE, selective laser etching process after the modification:
Baltic symbols represent various aspects of Baltic culture and beliefs, such as prosperity, life circle, connection to nature, spirituality.
Some of the most interesting and popular Baltic symbols include the Sun, the Grass Snake, the Little Horses, the Thunder Cross, and the World Tree.
The Baltic people were one of the last Indo-European tribes converted to Christianity. Many Baltic traditions and celebrations were gradually replaced with Christian ones. However, the change in the Baltic worldview happened much slower. Some would even argue that Baltic traditions merged with Christian culture, resulting in symbolism that combines aspects of both religions.
Even to this day, local artists, craftsmen, designers, and architects draw inspiration from and innovatively incorporate ancient Baltic pagan symbols in their contemporary creations. Such items are in great demand because of their traditional aesthetics and representation of cultural identity.
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