Ceramics have a long tradition in the southern Westerwald region, thanks to the abundance of clay that is found there. The tradition is continued today by the numerous potteries in an area known as Kannenbäckerland.
The Kannenbäckerland has evolved into the center for ceramic handicraft as well as vocational training, therefore you will find the ceramics educational and research center (Bildungs- und Forschungs-Zentrum Keramik (for more info, pls go here) as well as the largest museum of ceramics in Europe (Keramikmuseum Westerwald) (for more info pls go here) where the history of this amazing craft can be traced.
On one hand, potters and ceramic artists produce traditional household items such as jugs and dishes in the grey-blue colours typical of the regional style of pottery. On the other hand, artists create more contemporary pieces that attest to the way ceramics have developed in this region.
The international ceramics market in Höhr-Grenzhausen attracts thousands of visitors every year. Here are a few impressions from my visit there last week, hope you will enjoy them.
What beautiful photos with all the different clay creations. Do they give courses for hobby potters, it would be so much fun .
ReplyDeleteDanke meine liebe Gerlinde! So viel schöne Dinge, so wenig Zeit...aber absolut unschlagbare Impressionen. Und das ein oder andere Teil hat ja auch ein neues Zuhause bei mir gefunden.
DeleteLiebe Grüße nach Santa Cruz!
Andrea
Andrea, traumhafte Fotos von unglaublich creativen Tonarbeiten. Da muss ich im naechsten Jahr mal hin. Ich kann mir vorstellen, dass man sich das eine oder andere Teil einfach goennen muss :-) Ganz liebe Gruesse aus Xanten :-)
ReplyDeleteLiebe Wally, ja da muss man hin! Ich habe den Markt jetzt schon sooo oft verpasst, aber dieses Jahr hat es zum Glück geklappt und es hat sich gelohnt!
DeleteLiebe Grüße nach Xanten - eine unserer Töchter macht am Dienstag einen Ausflug mit der Klasse nach Xanten und freut sich schon riesig!
Ganz liebe sonnige Grüße!
Andrea
So many beautiful pieces! I absolutely love the penguins! Liebe Grüße, D
ReplyDeleteDear David, yes the penguins were fun but I must say that this place has so much history and lirerally breathes pottery and art at every corner you turn that it would be impossible for me to pick a favorite piece or spot or exhibit. A definite must-visit market in an amazing place!
DeleteLiebe Grüße nach Santa Cruz, mein Freund!
Andrea