Russian Ceramics History

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Russian ceramics history.

The factory underwent its first of several name changes in 1917 when the russian monarchy was overthrown. However fairly early on these potters started to organize into workshops to increase production. It is believed that from china the use of pottery successively spread to japan and the russian far east region where archeologists have found shards of ceramic artifacts dating to 14 000 bce. About thirty villages located southeast of moscow produce pottery and ship it throughout russia the name gzhel became associated with pottery in the 14th century.

Quality blue and white pottery is being produced in both the world famous blue on white cobalt design and the colorful maiolica earthenware. Vinogradov the founder of russian porcelain marked the first articles with the capital letter of his name adding a year or the exact date of their manufacture. Gzhel is more than just fine china it is an embodiment of the russian artistic spirit. If to be more precise gzhel is the name of the region close to moscow which includes about 27 of villages and small towns.

The region forms the so called gzhel bush. 3 thoughts on. Gzhel pottery was originally created by potters in their homes. Some labels include the recipe number for the porcelain mixture.

Because each piece of gzhel gzel is painstakingly handcrafted and painted it is a piece of artwork that is individually unique. Use of ceramics increased dramatically during the neolithic period with the establishment of settled communities dedicated to agriculture and farming. Favorite add to see similar items more like this. Vintage soviet russian ceramic sugar bowl green pottery jar retro kitchen decor russian ceramic 80s ceramic sugar pot ukrbaraholka 5 out of 5 stars 11 13 00.

Thereafter it took on the name imperial porcelain factory and began selling its wares to the public. For 100 years the factory produced porcelain solely for the ruling family and russian imperial court. Gzhel is a national russian folk craft consisting of blue and white painting on ceramics. Terracotta unglazed ceramic dish.

Gzhel is the name of the traditional russian craft of production of porcelain and pottery items dishes tiles other decorative elements and pieces.