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Collecting something you love is a great way to infuse your personality into your décor. Choose a shelf or spot on the wall to display your collection.
One of the things I fell in love with when I was in Holland was Delftware.
The original Delft pottery is blue and white tin-glazed earthenware made in the Netherlands from the 16th to the 18th centuries. It is ubiquitous throughout Holland, and it is easy to see why it has become a popular collection item, though today it is not necessary for it to be its traditional Delft blue.
While genuine Delftware can be found in Holland and England, it should be distinguished from Faience, which is made in France, Germany, Spain and Scandinavia and Majolica that is made in Italy. And you don’t have to book a flight to the Netherlands to find some beautiful Delft pieces.
This Passover plate and Rosh Hashanah honey dish are available at the Israel Museum gift shop.
You can find the Seder plate shown here at the Jewish Museum gift shop in New York, they offer international shipping for an additional fee:
In the Faience style, you can also find this Mazel Tov plate and Delft Challah Cover.
What is the price of the Mazel Tov plate in the Faience style?
Thank you,
Esther Delson