In India, during the 16th century, glasses were expensive but commonly popular among upper castes, rich merchants, and noble families. Being a nature-friendly item that could replace metals and provide both a lustrous attribute to the item, it was a must-have necessity.
But unlike Europeans, who had discovered the variation of glassmaking for optical glass, it was not yet prevalent in India by that time. Thanks to these items, the European Renaissance boomed, where they made major contributions in the fields of astronomy, navigation, and information exchange. Meanwhile, Indians were limited to the domestic application of food bowls or jewelry for common and daily uses.
