Gzhel Porcelain

Russian Gzhel porcelain tableware items are known in many countries. Gzhel - this is the name of the region which locates close to Moscow, it includes about 30 villages where since old time artisans made pottery and porcelain tableware, figurines and decorative items. There is only one color which is used to decorate and paint the porcelain pieces - cobalt blue. Nevertheless in hands of artists it turns porcelain tableware into real pieces of art. Many Gzhel porcelain goods are desired additions to collections of porcelain items.