Tuesday, Sue (my friend) and I went to Herend for a factory tour. It was absolutely inspiring and wonderful! I have never been drawn to this type of pottery but after learning that all the factory workers go to "Herend School" for 3 years and graduate as either an expert potter, sculptor or painter-I was hooked! Herend employs 1000 people, 400 of them are painters. Any of the artists at Herend can submit new designs. They are then presented to a committee who decides if the designs are right for the Herend Collection.
What really impressed me is that 75% of the companies shares are held by the employees, while the remaining 25% are owned by the state.
This women is cutting all the little pieces out.
This piece will take about 4 hours.
This piece will take about 4 hours.
All the colors are premixed to Herend standards. They also work with 14 karat gold.
Depending on the painting technique, the artist has a littlefreedom with how the paint is applied and how the colors are mixed.
Each painter has a small signature line weight or marking that allowsthem identify the pieces they painted. Only the artists knows and sees
this mark. It could be as small as the thickness of a line be a little thinner.
I love this design.
I love all the colors and the butterfly makes me so happy!
A fun and different piece for Herend. I saw this in the Museum. I cannot remember who the designer was.
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3 comments:
Hi Diane ! I am so happy that i found your blog! I am a great fan of Hungarian china decoration ! 20 years ago myself I was thinking about joining Herend china painting school . It sounds so good place to work at !
Lucky you !
China of Herend makes a perfect Hungarian Gift.
Hello Alma,
I am glad you found my blog! I loved Herend! I agree it sounds like a great place to work! I have fallen in love with all the Hungarian crafts-the lace, embroidery, china! So much to see and be inspired by!
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