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Peacock Pattern: Exploring the history of the classic pattern

Kari swenson |

Peacock Pattern

The classic pattern, Peacock, is thought to have appeared in 1882.

 It is a traditional design representing the  Boleslawiec punch decoration beloved for the circles, dots, and leaf shape designs. 


The Peacock pattern dates back to the origins of Polish Pottery 

Centuries old, one reason that the pattern is still a favorite design is likely the classic feel of the colors and the entrancing nature of circles.

The distinctive cobalt blue, chrome green, and ochre pigments add to the allure. The stamping technique is a classic and traditional design.

The combination of the colors and the circular shape with the white clay is captivating.

 No doubt, the circle is an intriguing shape. 


The circle is a calming and useful shape

There are many patterns in Polish Pottery that are unique and Peacock is one of them. This is the reason that you can find displays with  the distinctive circles in Poland.  

The circle was transformed into the most significant discovery: the wheel. 

In science, we use the circular photographic lenses to help us look at microscopically at things  like budding flowers and faraway visions like the stars and planets in the universe.  Circles are everywhere in nature, science, space, and design.  

Peacock pattern is a story of circles.


Peacock is well known

The stamping technique is classic and there are displays in Boleslawiec, Poland celebrating the design.  Cool car!


Peacock is available in many different versions

Bakers, Mugs, Plates, Bowls. Peacock shines in many different forms.  It is a traditional pattern with many pieces in the collection


The classic pattern works in all different occasions

The Peacock Pattern is spectacular in all place settings..  It can be for a casual night with pasta, or a formal occasion celebrating a special someone's day.


Turns ordinary into extraordinary 

Artichokes can be served on Polish Pottery with dipping bowls. . It may be surprising to learn that Polish Pottery works both as the baker in the oven, and also as the serving dish.


It's easy to see the influence

The art of the peacock is a visual color explosion.  At Ceramika Artystcyzna