03/27/2026
“The earth laughs in flowers” said Ralph Waldo Emerson in his poem Hamatreya. 🌼🌸🌼 We are adoring these beautiful patterns in celebration of flowers….Poésie, Millefleurs, and Oiseaux de Paradise which pair beautifully with Pont aux Choux cups and flatware by@sambonet and
Gien has specialized in making faience pottery since 1821.
´Faience is one of Europe’s most elegant ceramic traditions, known for its luminous white glaze, painterly decoration, and refined craftsmanship. It developed its own personality in France, where artisans elevated everyday earthenware into something artistic, expressive, and unmistakably French.
Because faience pottery blends history, artistry, and regional identity, it remains a favorite among collectors who appreciate ceramics with character and cultural depth.´
From: www.libraryofvintagethings.com