Stained Glass

Historical documents and excavations have discovered that stained glass was around as far as back as the 12th century. These are true stained glass windows which tell a pictorial story and are considered to be the invention of Western Europe. Religious writing as far as 240 AD mentions the existence of tinted glass in windows of the early Christian churches. Stained glasses windows of medieval period were basic in their manufacture. The window opening was filled with thin sheets of marbles or woods or with holes pierced with through. Tinted glass was placed in the holes this was known as mosaic windows. Leading was also used to join pieces of glass together to make attractive patterns in the windows.