Two hundred and fifty years have passed since Josiah Wedgwood also known as “The father of English potters” opened his own pottery known as The Ivy House Works in 1759. Since then, Wedgwood earthenware has been introduced and became famous around the world. Until today, Wedgwood continues in producing artistic dinnerware, vases, and other table setting needs
As a child, Josiah has been influenced by his family in doing pottery especially his father. He started learning pottery at a very young age and finally in the right age, he established his own company – Wedgwood. Experimenting for his works is almost endless until he reaches the time that he was recognized and commission by the royal family. The English Queen loved his works so much that he was given permission to call the earthenware “Wedgwood Queen’s Ware” and he was labeled as “Potter to her Majesty”. From then on, he contrived the well-known series of ‘Black Basalt’, ’Jasper’ with new techniques. This brought Wedgwood to the attention of the aristocracy in Europe not to mention the United Kingdom and its abiding fame was immediately widespread to all over the world.
Wedgwood continues in providing exceptional designs and still marking its name in this new generation. From tea wares, dinner sets, vases, cameos and even perfume bottles all are artistically crafted and proud to bear the mark of Wedgwood. It is a great opportunity to enjoy all the history of Wedgwood, from remarkable achievements of the founder Josiah Wedgwood to the finest collections of dinnerware available today.
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