What is dolftware?
Delftware is ceramics produced in the Dutch Delft region, which has become famous for its ceramics. Classic dolftware has a very distinctive blue and white design with high gloss achieved through several glazing. Numerous department stores and home design shops carry dolftware and imitation that are designed to remind people of this famous and sometimes highly sought after pottery. DELFT producers began to decorate their white ceramics and improve their process and the delftware was strongly influenced by Chinese porcelain. Delft soon became Powerhouse ceramic production in Europe and, in addition to the production of Delft Blue Potters, Crafters also created Delft Black, with a black background and polychrome pieces, with patterns in different colors.
Official Delftware today carries dolfts blauw stamp that indicates that it is authentic, and it has very detailed designs, many of them include classic Dutch scenes. DELFware boards, bowls and other kitchen utensils are very popular and t is tWhen it is possible to find ceramic dolls made of dolftware, along with Delftware tiles and other collectible items.
Antique Delftware looks significantly different from modern Delftware, for changes in production techniques, but modern and antique versions are considered collectible. Some people like to collect and display different DELFTware items in their homes along with other collectible ceramics and others actively use their delftware in the tableup setting formal event. People who like the appearance and impression of dolftware often decide to use imitation in daily table settings.
When people use Delftware to eat, they should be careful. Some potters use the final lead -based glaze to achieve the famous gloss of traditional dolftware, which makes ceramics dangerous to eat. In most regions of the world, products that contain lead must be marked but tAK's labels can fall or be removed, making it difficult to know if pottery is dangerous. If you are unsure, contact the manufacturer; The manufacturer's stamp usually remains intact even when ceramics are sold.