Behind the Clay: Our visit to the Ceramika Artystyczna showroom

March 26, 2023

Ceramika Artystyczna is a famous pottery manufacturer based in Bolesławiec, a town in southwestern Poland. The company specializes in producing handmade stoneware pottery, often referred to as "Bolesławiec pottery," which is recognized for its distinctive designs and high-quality craftsmanship.

"The Artistic Handicraft Cooperative Artistic Ceramics," also known as "Ceramika Artystyczna," is a co-op of designing artists that produce Polish Pottery including tableware, bake ware, kitchen items, and household accessories.

Ceramika Artystyczna is prolific among the manufacturers of Boleslawiec Pottery with an extensive range of shapes (over 1000) and an even more extensive range of patterns (over 3500).

They offer eight levels of artistry, from Traditional to Limited Edition (including four levels of Unikat patterns). Each level utilizes the methods of hand stamping and painting to create sophisticated and detailed decorations - all works of art.

One of the distinguishing features of Ceramika Artystyczna's pottery is the use of intricate designs and patterns, often incorporating floral or geometric motifs.

These designs are typically hand-painted onto the pottery using a variety of colors, which can include shades of blue, green, yellow, and red.

After the paint is applied, the pottery is fired at very high temperatures, resulting in a durable and long-lasting product that is dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe.