In the beginning of the 19th century, "china" became a sign of wealth and luxury. Local craftsmen were urged to discontinue or alter the traditional folk art patterns to better resemble fashionable china with its elaborate and elegant motifs. Most of the manufacturers resisted and retained the original well-established folk-art designs.

The traditional Bunzlauer pottery that we love today has long been crafted in the same area. Once upon a time it was known as the German province of Silesia, now a part of Poland (called Slask in Polish). Designs were originally inspired by the peacock feather using the colors of cobalt blue, peacock blue, and earth tones. Farmers made pottery in the winter, when it was too cold for outside work, for use in their own kitchens. They were instrumental in creating a statement of strength and beauty in each piece of their tableware. Today's pottery is still individually handcrafted and hand painted with the same pride and care used over a century ago, preserving the charm of Old Central Europe. Antique Boleslawiec stoneware can be seen in museums, antique shops, and in private collections throughout Europe.