IVV Industria Vetraria Valdarnese was established in 1952 by a group of master glassmakers in the valdarno valley in Tuscany, 30 mile south of Florence, Italy. IVV is one Europe"s leading manufacturers of handmade and mouth blown glass for the home and table. IVV makes a careful selection of raw materials producing the best glass ever, for its transparent and brilliant character. IVV manufactures clear glass, color in the glass and decorated glass. All product is food safe. All decorations are on the underside of the glass. IVV Handmade in Italy.