Delftware

During de Golden Age (1600-1700) people became familiar with the delicate Chinaware. It was imported by a.o. Dutch and English merchandisers. People all over Europe tried to copy this magnificent earthenware. Craftsmen from Delft successfully produced a type of earthenware, the famous "Delft Blue", which was very similar to the original Chinaware. Not quite, because the special soil, kaolien, is not available over here. But the resemblance was so strong that it was named: Delft porcelain, Delftware. The earthenware was painted with exact copies of the Chinaware.

The description "Delft Blue" only is used when the correct white and blue colours are used.

Source: Gemeentemuseum DenHaag
www.delftsaardewerk.nl

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