Delft Ceramics Museum

Delfts blauw is a general term now used for dutch tin glazed earthenware a form of faience most of it is blue and white pottery and the city of delft in the netherlands was the major centre of production but the term covers wares with other colours and made elsewhere.

Delft ceramics museum.

The museum has also acquired costly pieces from other countries such as the multi coloured vases made in the town of sèvres in france as well as porcelain manufactured in the netherlands. According to tripadvisor travelers these are the best ways to experience royal delft koninklijke porceleyne fles. A personal guide explains how the pottery is shaped how the paintings are applied by hand and the secret of the. Loudon the rijksmuseum was gifted a magnificent collection of blue white and multi coloured delft faience.

With these cookies we can track your internet behaviour optimise our website and adapt advertises and other. It is the only remaining 17th century delft pottery factory. This website uses cookies to offer you the best possible experience when on our website. Royal delft has been making delft blue pottery since 1653.

When you visit the museum and factory you will be taken on a journey through the past present and future of this centuries old pottery style. At its height delft blue pottery was made from clay and coated with a tin glaze after firing. The delft blue factory is one of the few factories that continues this tradition of completely hand painted delft pottery. Here master painters still decorate delft blue pottery in the traditional manner.

We take you into the world of delftware. It is also used for similar pottery that it influenced made. Things to do in delft tour the royal delft factory and museum 1 may 14 thoughts of delft usually bring to mind images of delftware also known as delft blue the city s iconic blue and white porcelain and ceramic tiles. Delft holland pottery has been made since the 17th century.

In 1916 thanks to the heirs of j f. The delft ceramics route passes ceramic artworks in public spaces museums and former earthenware potteries. Follow the blue and white ceramic pavement cobblestones a design by artist christina linaris coridou stroll past ceramic artworks be delighted by unexpected. Come and see with your own eyes how delftware is made.

Delft s royal history and pottery from 128 96 grand holland private tour from 695 95 charming holland all inclusive private tour from 396 52. Visit the museum incl. Now is your time to buy a beautiful piece of hand painted delft blue porcelain. You may enjoy collecting delft hand painted delfleur holland pottery made in the 1970s and 1980s.

We now offer a discount of 30 on our hand painted pieces from the heinen delfts blauw and royal delft collection. At one time holland was home to 33 factories that produced delft blue pottery.