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It is one of the best stoneware products on the market. Polish Pottery is prized for its bright colors and bold patterns. Polish pottery began as folk art in the early 1800’s, with designs inspired by the peacock feather. Over the years new motifs have evolved as a form of art passed along from one generation to the next while still preserving the charm of Old Europe. The pottery pieces are fired, then painted and decorated. Sponges are used today instead of potatoes. The pieces marked “Unikat” have a great deal of hand-painting done with brushes. A basic colors of cobalt blue, peacock blue, rust red, sage and earth tones are common on traditional pottery pieces. Newer pieces expand the color palette to include corals, aqua, yellows and teal. Instead of choosing just one pattern, some people who collect Polish Pottery love mix and match these pottery dishes. Most people will ease into blending patterns. Simply chose dinnerware you like. The great thing about Polish Pottery is that you can do this and still achieve elegance at the table with an array of colors and patterns that rivals any perfectly matched dinnerware set.