Chintz

Chintz pottery is famous across the world for its intricate and attractive pattern work. Chintz is actually a theme featuring mostly floral designs painted in myriad colours. This design or pattern theme originated in India where it is used on clothes. Bed sheets, draperies or quilts are usually printed with floral patterns in huge collection of colours. The unique Chintz patterns have also been used on earthenware, ceramics and other types of porcelain work. Chintz pattern travelled to Europe in the 18th century through the chintz fabric made in India. The earlier chintz pottery works produced by the European makers were imitation of the Indian prints, however, with time they started producing their own chintz designs.

Wonderfully crafted ceramic and porcelain products are always well appreciated. Chintz is one such pattern used frequently for making pottery of all kinds. Some of the different types of pottery products include kitchenware, dinnerware and other types of cookery stuffs. Additionally, numerous decorative ceramic wares such as figurines, cups, pots, ash traysashtrays and so on are also available in the market. Many leading pottery makers like Shelley, Johnson Bros. and Royal Winton offer high quality porcelain and Chintz China wareChinaware in innumerable designs and styles. Some of the well liked Chintz pottery includes Chintz tableware like tea sets, bowls, plates, pedestal dishes, toast racks, jugs and mugs.