Majolica pottery

Majolica pottery is nature-inspired earthenware that's recognized by its unique patterns and rich colors. It was created on the Spanish island of Majorca, but has since spread throughout Europe and is now considered highly collectible.

Majolica is a great way to add color, and vibrancy, to your pots. In this post, Clay Cunningham discusses techniques, tips, and even recipes for successful majolica decorated pots.

Majolica serving dish

Learn how to identify majolica pottery using the simple steps outlined in this guide. We'll show you what real and fake majolica looks like.

Geraldine Fabrikant interviews Dr. Susan Weber of the Bard Graduate Center for the Decorative Arts about their current show on Majolica.

The majolica watercolor technique is very similar to painting a watercolor on paper.

Vivid Italian pottery hand painted tray, depicting an abstract stylized rooster. The tray was made in Italy for the legendary Joseph Magnin Company department store. Established in San Francisco in the early part of the 20th century, the founder was Joseph Magnin, son of Issac and Mary Magnin of the I.Magnin department store fame.

In Tandem Gallery - Ceramic Art Gallery on Instagram: "Check out online the new work from Posey Bacopoulos. Organic motives beautifully painted with majolica. @posey_bacopoulos #intandemgallery #majolicapottery #organicpaintings"

Freighthouse Design & Consign on Instagram: "Majolica, Maiolica, Faience, Talavera,Delftware. Earthenware pottery with handpainted enamel glazes. #pottery #majolicapottery #englishpottery #frenchpottery #lovepottery #grandmillenial #eurostyle #homedecor #interiordesign #collectibles #Potterylove #treasurehunt #makeityours"