Who we are
Léa is a designer, and Théodore is an entrepreneur. We share the same appreciation for beauty, authenticity and craftsmanship. In 2022, meeting the founder of Salaheddin Glassware marked a turning point. We discovered far more than exceptional expertise: a mission to preserve the ancestral art of Syrian glassblowing.
This heritage, now under threat, is kept alive by only a handful of artisans. The war gradually reduced their opportunities, putting the future of this craft at risk. Yet during our first visit to the workshops in Damascus, everything became clear: the quality of the work, the beauty of each gesture and the kindness of the artisans moved us deeply.
Back in France, we devoted ourselves entirely to this venture. Under the name Atelier Léthé, we took up the torch, driven by the ambition to protect, promote and bring this unique craftsmanship to a wider audience.
Our pieces are mouth-blown from recycled glass using time-honoured techniques. We initially offered this glassware exclusively to professionals. Today, we are delighted to make it available to everyone through this website and at temporary events.
Welcome to the world of Atelier Léthé — where every glass tells a story.
Our workshops
For over 20 years, Atelier Léthé — formerly known as Salaheddin Glassware? — has been celebrating and preserving the ancestral craftsmanship of Syrian master glassmakers.
Above all, this venture is a story of transmission, preservation and passion.
Each piece is mouth-blown and shaped by hand from recycled glass, without the use of moulds, giving every creation its own unique and authentic character.
conférant à chaque création son caractère unique et authentique.
The richness of the colours, all obtained from recycled glass, together with the diversity of shapes, offers an infinite range of combinations.
Beauty lies in imperfection: every creation is one of a kind, and its irregularities bear witness to the handmade process and the genuine authenticity of the object.
Today, Atelier Léthé continues to evolve and reinvent itself under the guidance of Léa and Théodore, who fell in love with these glass creations.
As the last people still exporting this craftsmanship from Syria, they have, despite themselves, become the guardians of this centuries-old tradition, recently inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.