Vases with Traditional Decoration – Polish Pottery

The vases with traditional decoration from Ceramika Artystyczna, made in the heart of Bolesławiec, Poland, are true expressions of craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and timeless design. Available in various shapes and sizes, each vase is a tribute to the art of storytelling through pattern and form.

From Pattern to Perfection – The Art Behind the Decoration

1. Designing the Motif

Every traditional pattern begins with inspiration — often drawn from nature, folklore, or historical archives. Classic motifs like “peacock’s eye,” blue florals, dots, and lace borders are designed to be both repeatable and deeply expressive.

2. Cutting the Sponge Stamps

To apply these patterns, artisans use hand-cut sponge stamps. Each stamp is carved precisely to represent a single element of the design. It takes a steady hand and sharp eye to cut a sponge that will retain its shape, absorb pigment correctly, and stamp cleanly onto raw ceramic.

3. Applying the Decoration by Hand

The designs are applied to the unglazed vase using natural pigments and a steady rhythm. Stamps are pressed by hand, one by one, sometimes in the hundreds. Many designs are further enhanced with fine brushwork, adding leaves, outlines, or dot accents. Traditional color schemes include cobalt blue, green, ochre, iron red, and brown.

4. The Firing – Where Magic Happens

Once decorated, the vase is glazed and fired at over 1200°C (2192°F). In the intense heat of the kiln, the colors transform — deepening, blending, and sealing forever into the surface. What emerges is not just a vase, but a work of enduring beauty: waterproof, heat-resistant, and one-of-a-kind.

Polish Craftsmanship, Global Joy

From cozy kitchens in Scandinavia to sunlit patios in California, these traditional vases bring charm, warmth, and artistry into homes around the globe. Why do people love them?

Because they embody:

• genuine human craftsmanship,

• a sense of cultural depth,

• and a handmade beauty that machines cannot replicate.

They are daily objects — but filled with soul.

Conclusion:

A traditionally decorated vase from Ceramika Artystyczna is more than ceramic — it's a vessel of heritage, care, and celebration. It carries with it the hands that shaped it, the eyes that aligned each pattern, and the fire that made it eternal. And through this, it brings joy to those who use it — every day, everywhere.