Did you know? The story of French porcelain begins in 1768 when a woman from the village of Saint-Yrieix La Perche near Limoges discovers a soft, white clay that she uses to bleach her household linens. Experts would identify this substance as kaolin: the crucial, long sought after ingredient that is responsible for the resiliency, durability and flawless iridescent translucency of fine porcelain. The search for this “secret ingredient” had lasted four centuries since Marco Polo’s discovery of Chinese porcelain. The discovery of kaolin in France marked the birth of industrial and cultural significance of Limoges porcelain. (image Pharell Williams and the bernadaud collection Prune Nourry ) Tip: Visit the famous Bernardaud factory in Limoges Situated about a kilometre to the north-west of the city centre in Limoges is this large porcelain factory. Much of the city of Limoges has been built on the porcelain industry, and a visit to this working factory helps to give visitors a little bit of an insight into how the processes take place. There are a series of exhibitions and demonstrations, and tours organised. Bernardaud Porcelain Factory 27 Avenue Albert Thomas, Limoges 87000 - France Phone: +33 (0)5 55 10 55 91 more information: bernardaud.fr
Posted on: Sat, 18 Oct 2014 15:11:42 +0000
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