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The ‘straw painters’ at Porsgrund Porcelain Factory

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Porselensveien 12, 3920, Porsgrunn

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Porcelain decorator at Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory
  • Porcelain decorator at Porsgrund's Porcelain Factory
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Painting the famous ‘straw pattern’ is a fascinating craft and is done the same way now as it was 100 years ago.

The result is beautiful tableware and objects decorated with the famous ‘straw pattern’ – the signature product of Porsgrund Porcelain Factory. Much loved and admired by porcelain lovers, every piece is made by hand.

The untrained eye will not see subtle differences in the decoration, but each product is signed by the craftsman who painted it. The finished products ooze exclusivity and quality.

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    Recent Reviews:

    • SupEvan
      Norway
      Trip Type:
      Solo travel
      Porcelain museum
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 12th July 2018
      Great porcelain museum and shop, interesting display of different types of porcelain creations and you can buy some things in the shop when you leave. Read full review
    • TravellerMan72
      Oslo, Norway
      Trip Type:
      Couples
      More than just a Porcelain museum
      3 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 28th October 2018
      We have dropped by to visit the museum/shop and ask for more details of one old piece of porcelain we have. Some of the porcelain are really nice and cool especially the coffee/tea cups and... Read full review
    • 919debbiem919
      Saint Paul, Minnesota
      Trip Type:
      Friends getaway
      Amazing tour guide
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 19th May 2019
      The museum is perfect for home furnishing and porcelain geeks! Also museum curators! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the porcelain factory and each of the styles and eras... Read full review

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    Tel: 410 04 180

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