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Q:
What is faļence?
A:
It's
earthenware with a hard, permanent glaze of ground glass,
quartz, and stannous oxide. Because it is fired far
lower than porcelain's murderous temperatures, it is
much easier to decorate. For this reason, Gien faience
is typically lavish in its use of color.
Click here for the Gien Gallery
and more on the History of Gien & Faience pottery.
Flights
of fancy
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Below:
Gien’s Table de Charme range lets you decorate
your table one colour at a time!
Gien
vitalizes
and exites with a beautiful range of brightly creative
colours, bringing life to the room and meal times. Whether
used on a regular basis or just decorating a room, Gien
Faience always looks amazing.
left:
Grands Oiseax
plates in two sizes and twenty-four different birds! |
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