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We specialize in the beautiful, hand made and painted Polish Pottery and we can easily say we carry the largest selection of Polish Stoneware in Canada; offering teapots, mugs, bowls, plates and platters, bakers and accessories in many Traditional, Unikat and Signed patterns.
Polish Pottery makes gorgeous Wedding, Birthday, Anniversary and Christmas gifts; we can help you create Wedding or Gift Registry and let your family and friends know what you wish for on your special day. And we will ship it promptly. We offer friendly service, fast shipping (in Canada and international) and easy returns. Email us at info@byhandandfire.com with any questions.
Visit us in Cambridge and Waterloo
By Hand and Fire
Polish Pottery & Loose Leaf Teas Cambridge
15 Queen St. E, Cambridge (Downtown Hespeler) Ontario
ph: 519.260.2520 , e. Info@byhandandfire.com
Store hours:
Wednesday 11 - 5pm
Thursday 12 - 7pm
Friday 11.30 - 5pm (Bread day)
Saturday 10 - 4pm
Sun, Mon, Tue Closed
Curbside pickup is available during regular store hours.
Local, Tri-City deliveries throughout the week.
By Hand and Fire - Polish Pottery Waterloo
Located inside Distinctly Tea Shop in the Bauer Building at
187 King St S. Uptown Waterloo.
ph 519 578 2010, e. info@byhandandfire.com
Distinctly Tea regular hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10 - 5
Sun, Mon Closed
Old world quality, modern day functionality
World famous original Polish Pottery is an artistically hand painted Stoneware produced in a small town of Boleslawiec, in South Western part of Poland called Lower Silesia. It is made of white clay Kaolin, abundant around the town, hand decorated with sponges by skilled artisans, then coated in a special glaze and fired in high temperatures, in excess of 1250 C. Each pottery piece is unique and a work of art. Skilled local artisans create endless array of patterns and decorations using sponging technique, some sign their work creating sought after pieces. Pottery making in this region has a very long and rich history. Artifacts dating back to 7th century have been recently found during routine excavations in the city. Polish Pottery has evolved over the centuries, current aesthetics date around 17th century when local craftsmen started decorating their wares with sponges and new designs, most recognized is the Peacock pattern. Local Ceramics Museum features many early pieces of this now world famous design.
Thanks to the qualities of the clay, special glaze and high firing temperatures Polish Stoneware is very durable, scratch and chip resistant. It is safe for food consumption, no Lead nor cadmium are used in the production. It is oven, microwave and dishwasher safe.
This Functional Art will be at home in both country and modern kitchens; can be passed on from mothers to daughters and their daughters creating memories and Heirloom collections.