Many would be surprised to know that it isn’t China or the Middle East where the world’s finest porcelain is made, but the Eastern European nation of Hungary. Of all of the fine ceramic makers in that land, Zsolnay is among the most elegant, graceful, and awe-inspiring of them all. With a deep history, and detailed artisanship, their products are among the most beautiful creations in the realm of glass and stone work.

From the past to the modern day
All the way back in the mid-19th century, Miklos Zsolnay started his factory in a small Hungarian village to produce stoneware and other ceramic products. After his son joined with him, he took the company to new heights. Their innovative techniques allowed them to produce the world’s finest ceramic products, with beautiful hues of different colors, and incredible durability. Over years of hardship from war, depression, and political upheaval, just like its counterpart Hollohaza, Zsolnay emerged from the ashes to regain its place on top of the ceramics world. Now the company produces some of the finest Zsolnay porcelain dinnerware, and figurines made with innovative techniques like the use of eosin, and ships them around the world, including being the sole provider of international giant IKEA.

If you want to show that special person in your life that you care, then there is no better way than to give them a gift made from this incredible, traditional European crafts maker. The beauty and craftsmanship behind their line of products is unrivaled.