| The picturesque country of Poland is located at | | | | territory, the earliest samples of polish pottery |
| the intersection point between the eastern and | | | | were found and were referred to as Bunzlauer |
| western sections of the European continent. It | | | | stoneware. |
| was in 2004 that Poland became a member of | | | | One of the most popular designs of traditional |
| the European Union. If one studies the culture of | | | | polish pottery known as the 'eyespot' design |
| the country, it will be seen that as a result of its | | | | characterized and influenced by peacock feathers |
| strategic location and unique history, Poland has | | | | originated in this region and was extensively |
| been considerably influenced by the cultural | | | | developed by the artists of the time. However, |
| nuances of both eastern and western Europe | | | | during the period of the Second World War, all |
| considerably which is reflected in its lifestyle and | | | | these extraordinary works of art were |
| folklore and also the indigenous artworks. | | | | destroyed. But, after the war had subsided, |
| In the different fields of cultural activities, Poland | | | | Poland once again continued its tradition of |
| has proved itself time and again in the world | | | | constructing pottery and artwork and factories |
| arena be it architecture, fine art or literature and | | | | were also set up for this purpose. Currently, |
| even celluloid. Pottery is one of the best known | | | | Poland is one of the foremost pottery producers |
| and popular of the various artworks and it is a | | | | of Europe and the tradition has been kept alive |
| tradition that has survived the passage of time | | | | especially in a small village within the polish country |
| and today is world famous for its intricate | | | | known as Boleslawiec. In this region, skilled |
| designing forms and quality. It is interesting to | | | | artisans, inspired by times and trends of ancient |
| note that the origin of stoneware or pottery in | | | | and medieval central European folk art, continue |
| Poland has a long and enriched history associated | | | | to derive pleasure out of forming unique pottery |
| with its growth. It was during the closing years of | | | | designs. It is interesting to note while the designs |
| the 18 th century and the beginning of the 19th | | | | remain mostly inspired by traditional art forms, |
| century that the earliest specimens of polish | | | | there is no restriction in terms of shape. Polish |
| pottery may be dated to. In the province of | | | | pottery is available in exquisite designs in |
| Bunzlau, which was them a part of the German | | | | multifarious shapes. Polish pottery is displayed in all |
| region of Silesia, presently a part of the polish | | | | the major antique shops and museums in Europe. |