Handmade Blue/ Green Polish Stoneware Salt and Pepper Shakers (Poland)

Description

The unique glaze, clay and high firing temperatures used to produce this plate result in enormous durability. Amaze and delight your friends and family with this unique and stunning work of highly functional art. This Folk Art is A Century-Old Tradition. In the small village of Boleslawiec, Poland, hundreds of skilled artisans have migrated to this region to produce wonderful works of art for our daily use in the kitchen and home. They continue the Polish folk art tradition of painting on vessels using the “hand stamp” technique. Polish Stoneware breathes the spirit of the Old World Europe into modern day America and shows us how to partake in the inherent joys of daily life through cooking and serving with beautiful dishes. Polish Stoneware makes the perfect gift due to the reliability of craftsmanship and the unique European eclectic style. For 100’s of years Z.C. Boleslawiec has crated gifts, tableware and collectibles for all to enjoy. Z.C. Boleslawiec, the original Polish Pottery/Stoneware factory has permanently and systematically developed products and designs by expertly combining the traditional accomplishments of Boleslawiec Stoneware with contemporary requirements of design and function. They continue to satisfy the desires and expectations of collectors around the world while creating stable employment for the village people of Boleslawiec. Color/pattern: Blue, and Green Materials: Polish stonewareCare instructions: Avoid drastic temperature swingsService for: Approximately 4+ PeopleNumber of pieces in set: One (1)Microwave, oven, dishwasher, and freezer safe. Oven certified up to 480 degreesNon-stick, scratch and chip resistantSet includes: One (1) Salt and PepperCapacity: Serves 4-6Story Behind the Art:Pottery Avenue is committed to preserving the art and tradition of fine Polish stoneware. Centered in and around Boleslawiec, the village has been famous for pottery since the early 14th century. Almost everyone in the village is involved in creating pottery, with most learning the craft from their parents and grandparents. The process to create a piece has remained unchanged. After the mold is created, the clay is shaped by the mold then fired. After its cooled, its painted by hand using a 300-year old technique called hand stamping. The item is then glazed and fired again. It can take 3-5 days to complete a piece and each must pass 8 separate quality checks. Most patterns are forms of twigs, flowers and birds in the classic cobalt and white, though other colors and patterns have been introduced to appeal to contemporary customers. www.potteryavenue.com/artisansWhat is Worldstock?The handcrafted touch of artisan skill will create variations in color, size and design. Color differences may occur between the actual product and your computer screen. If buying two of the same item, slight differences will occur from piece to piece.Imported

SKU 16544999-000-000 Material Ceramic, Stoneware Pattern Geometric Color Blue, Green Product Features Handmade Dimensions 3.2×4.1X7.4 Model Number 962/961