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Polish Pottery

The picturesque country of Poland is located at the intersection
point between the eastern and western sections of the European
continent. It was in 2004 that Poland became a member of the
European Union. If one studies the culture of the country, it
will be seen that as a result of its strategic location and
unique history, Poland has been considerably influenced by the
cultural nuances of both eastern and western Europe considerably
which is reflected in its lifestyle and folklore and also the
indigenous artworks. In the different fields of cultural activities,
Poland has proved itself time and again in the world
arena, be it architecture, fine art or literature and even
celluloid. Pottery is one of the best known and popular of the
various artworks and it is a tradition that has survived the
passage of time and today is world famous for its intricate
designing forms and quality. It is interesting to note that the
origin of stoneware or pottery in Poland has a long and enriched
history associated with its growth. It was during the closing
years of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century
that the earliest specimens of polish pottery may be dated to.
In the province of Bunzlau, which was them a part of the German
region of Silesia, presently a part of the polish territory, the
earliest samples of polish pottery were found and were referred
to as Bunzlauer stoneware.

One of the most popular designs of traditional polish pottery
known as the ‘eyespot' design characterized and influenced by
peacock feathers originated in this region and was extensively
developed by the artists of the time. However, during the period
of the Second World War, all these extraordinary works of art
were destroyed. But, after the war had subsided, Poland once
again continued its tradition of constructing pottery and
artwork and factories were also set up for this purpose.
Currently, Poland is one of the foremost pottery producers of
Europe and the tradition has been kept alive especially in a
small village within the polish country known as Boleslawiec. In
this region, skilled artisans, inspired by times and trends of
ancient and medieval central European folk art, continue to
derive pleasure out of forming unique pottery designs. It is
interesting to note while the designs remain mostly inspired by
traditional art forms, there is no restriction in terms of
shape. Polish pottery is available in exquisite designs in
multifarious shapes. Polish pottery is displayed in all the
major antique shops and museums in Europe .