Just like fine china, Polish Pottery is priced according to the amount of time required to paint the piece. The primary elements that determine this are the specific shape and size, the number of colors in the design and its intricacy.Feb 7, 2018
Is Polish Pottery a good investment?
Polish pottery ceramics are a great investment, and you know you're getting quality from an authentic artist. Recognized artists in the Polish Pottery industry might even put their creations up for sale at over 500USD.
What is special about Polish Pottery?
The pottery originated in the Silesia region of Poland. The minerals found in the clay in this area produce an exceptionally strong pottery. As a result, Polish Pottery is not only known for it's beauty, but for its durability as well. Each piece is unique and is safe to use in the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.
How old is Polish Pottery?
Pottery found from this culture dates back over 7,000 years. Though they were spread throughout Germany, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, STK culture was centered within the Silesia Region in Poland (just like Boleslawiec!).
How can you tell if pottery is Polish?
All pottery your purchase should have a sticker signifying which quality level the pottery is. Quality 1 pottery purchased from the factory store in Poland will come with blue stickers, quality 1 pottery ordered for production will come with white stickers. Other quality levels will have different colored stickers.
Is Polish Pottery collectible?
However, with the commercialization of the industry, Polish Pottery ceramics are now sold throughout the world for everyday use in the kitchen as well as collectibles.
What makes Polish Pottery different?
Features and Manufacturing Process Also, Polish Pottery is resilient to abrasives making it durable and resistant to scratching or chipping. Included in these designs are signature patterns that are created by highly-skilled artisans. These "unikat" or "unique" pieces are more intricate and bear the name of the artist.
Is Polish Pottery high quality?
99% of our inventory comes from the highest regarded Polish Pottery factory: Ceramika Artystyczna. CA pottery is exceptionally high in quality. Pieces that have been used for 15 years can display as new. Cracking and crazing are extraordinarily rare in Quality 1 pieces (we only carry quality 1).
What is the deal with Polish Pottery?
All Polish pottery is handmade, therefore all of the pieces are unique in their own way. UNIKAT pieces, though, are stamped/painted by highly skilled artists which can be seen in the detail and amazing designs. Every piece will have a factory stamp on the bottom with “Handmade in Poland”.
Is Poland known for pottery?
Polish Pottery is hand crafted with pride at many small manufacturing companies in Boleslawiec, Poland. All of the pieces are hand painted, using sponge stamp and brushes to paint the art on each piece.