Gouda (pottery)

Gouda (pottery)

Gouda is a style of Dutch pottery named after the city of Gouda. Gouda pottery gained worldwide prominence in the early 20th century and remains highly desirable to collectors today.

Gouda pottery is diverse and visually distinctive in appearance, typically illustrated with colourful and highly decorated Art Nouveau or Art Deco designs.

ee also

* Boerenbont
* Delftware
* Earthenware

External links

A website for all Gouda pottery collectors is Gouda-Design at http://www.goudadesign.co.uk

A website for Gouda pottery collectors or the Regina factory is http://www.reginapottery.com


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