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