Polish stoneware originated as a folk art in the southwestern town of Boleslawiec. Thanks to rich deposits

of stoneware clay occurring in the nearby Bobr River basin, the town gained the rank of an important

pottery center as early as the 17th century. With early decorations inspired by the peacock feather, farmers

in the area produced the original designs using carved potatoes to create patterns in earth-tone colors.

Today, artists continue this folk art using natural sea sponge to apply the lead-free paint to their creations.

New colors, as well as variations of the traditional blue, green and sienna, have been added to the artists'

color palette.

About the Stoneware . . .

We offer two lines of stoneware: the Traditional Line, which includes the Happy Daisy and Citrus patterns,

and the Signature Line, which consists of the Blue Garden and Fantasia patterns.

The artists of the Signature Line are the most highly accomplished and earn the privilege of creating their

own work from start to finish. Their pieces are hand-signed and designated as "Unikat," which simply

means "unique." Because of the time and artistic talent required for these pieces, they are rare and

command higher prices. Although the designs vary from the traditional to Unikat, the basic colors remain

the same. This allows collectors of the stoneware to display their own personal style by mixing and

matching patterns.

Each piece of stoneware is handmade and hand-painted. Due to the uniqueness of the pottery

making/painting process, no two pieces of the stoneware are exactly alike. Variations in color, pattern and

shape make each piece an individual work of art.

In addition to being decorative, the stoneware is completely functional. Fired at temperatures in excess of

1350 degrees centigrade, it is oven, dishwasher, and microwave-safe. It is also lead- and cadmium-free and resistant to chips. The stoneware is so durable that it can be used as your everyday dinnerware!

A winning combination of function and beauty make Polish stoneware a striking addition to any