The Patterns

In our Shop, you will find feel-good ceramics that have been given their own unique character using the Bunzlau sponge stamping method. Each piece is decorated by hand using stamps made from fine-pored sponges. Browse through the catalogue and find your favourite pattern(s). Click on the decoration image to see all items available in this design.

Feel free to put together your own assortment of items from different Bunzlau designs! Many patterns go very well together. Placing tableware in different patterns on your table, for example, will lighten the atmosphere in your home.
 

Why are the patterns divided into categories?

The more detailed a pattern is, the more different sponge stamps the painter needs to put the decoration together. This involves a greater or lesser amount of time, which – as you may have guessed – is reflected in the price.

What categories are there?

We distinguish between traditional patterns, unique patterns and signature designs.
Traditional patterns include the classic Bunzlau patterns (e.g. blue eye, peacock eye, marguerite) and many relatively easy-to-stamp patterns (e.g. Angelika, Agnes, Adelheid, ladybird).

Unique patterns are more difficult. The term ‘unique’ is used to emphasise that each item with these more elaborate decorations is one of a kind. Because they are handmade, there are always small variations that make each piece different from the next.

Finally, the signature decorations are really complex, because with these decorations it is hard to believe that all these fine details are dabbed on with different sponges (up to 18 per decoration). In many designs, additional elements are also applied with a brush. Signature designs are only painted by certain, more experienced painters, who ultimately stamp their signature on the bottom of the item they have decorated.