Delftware is a type of faience (earthenware) with blue decoration, traditionally produced in Delft. It was created at the end of the 16th century as a cheap alternative to the blue and white Chinese porcelain. Delft blue became very popular very quickly and experienced a period of prosperity in the period 1650-1750, when there were about a hundred pottery factories in Delft. The industry was wiped out around 1800 by cheaper pottery, especially from England (Staffordshire). Nowadays there is only one factory in Delft that produces 'genuine' Delft blue, "De Porceleyne Fles". Other types of Delftware are the multi-coloured Boerendelfts and the Delftware whites.
Hello I am 56 years old and live in Delft.
Photography is for me a representation of a feeling.In 2002 I photographed with a nikon FM.Now there is more "time" the "eye" is back in the active mode. Have a lot of fun!..
Read more…
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany