PATTERN AND COLOUR

Blue and white pottery is one of the oldest forms of decorative ware in the world. The blue pigment, often cobalt oxide, can withstand firing at the highest temperatures. Influences are drawn from across the world, but the consistency of colour means that even patterns of differing ages and origins are easy to match. Combining a number of designs helps to highlight the differences of style. Levels are introduced by stacking bowls and cups on top of saucers, and a bold bloom, such as the tulip ‘Queensland’, teamed with meadowsweet and light foliage, completes the display.