Delft Blue
Delft Blue is the world-famous earthenware that has been produced in the city of Delft since the 17th century. Between 1600 and 1800, this earthenware was popular among rich families who would show off their Delft Blue collections to one another. Although the Delftware potters preferred to call their earthenware “porcelain”, it was only a cheaper version of the real Chinese porcelain. Delft Blue was not made from the typical porcelain clay, but from clay that was coated with a tin glaze after it was fired. In spite of this, Delft Blue achieved unrivalled popularity, and at its peak, there were 33 factories in Delft. Of all of these factories, the only one remaining today is Royal Delft.
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De Delftse Pauw
For centuries, the exclusive, hand-painted Delft earthenware has been made in this unusual factory.
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Royal Delft
Visit the only Delft earthenware factory remaining from the 17th century in Delft.
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History of Delft Blue
Read all about the origins of Delft Blue, and where to go in Delft to see this famous earthenware.
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