Portmeirion China
The Italianate Village of Portmeirion
in Wales was the site of Susan Williams-Ellis' first shop in the 1960’s.
With her reputation for originality, her china soon became collectable,
leading to the acquisition of two small pottery firms.
The beauty
of the Portmeirion collection of dinnerware, giftware and cookware,
stems from Susan Williams-Ellis’ ability to design and model shapes that
are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, Susan has always expected
her china designs, both shapes and pattern, to fit comfortably with
everyday life. The design department continues to create new Portmeirion
products maintaining the highest standard of
design.
Portmeirion China Patterns
Portmeirion Botanic Garden china has over thirty different flowers that adorn the collection. Each size of Botanic Garden plate and cup is produced in a variety of different flowers and the whole mix and match pattern is unified by the unique style of drawing, the flitting butterflies and the distinctive leaf border.
The Portmeirion Botanic Garden Textile Collection have gone a step further to complement your Portmeirion Botanic Garden collection, whether you choose butterflies or flowers on your apron or tablecloth, they all look very attractive. From tea towels to shoulder bags, the Portmeirion Botanic Garden Textile Collection has a wide selection to choose from.
Botanic Roses is the Portmeirion new dinnerware range features six stunning, painterly rose motifs, evoking memories of hazy English summer afternoons. Portmeirion Botanic Roses china is a must for rose enthusiasts as all the new motifs are based on actual flowers.
The Portmeirion Holly and the Ivy china pattern is a contemporary arrangement of antique illustrations with a flowing script which gives Portmeirion's Holiday dinnerware pattern a look which is sophisticated, original and versatile. Portmeirion Holly and the Ivy will bring cheer to table settings throughout the winter months. It can also add a seasonal touch when mixed with Botanic Garden china.
The Portmeirion Pomona range of table and cookware really is nature at your fingertips and brings the orchard to your table, with its bountiful representations of seasonal fruit-fullness. Portmeirion Pomona china is the perfect accessory for those serious about both cooking and about eating!
Portmerion Botanic Garden china and Portmerion Pomona china
patterns are made of two types of ceramic depending on their
function:
Stoneware - This vitreous (non-porous) china has been
designed to perform satisfactorily at the higher range of temperatures
that are normally employed for cooking. Portmerion Stoneware is capable,
therefore, of being used at oven temperatures of up to 200 degrees
centigrade and is used to manufacture all cookware.
Earthenware -
This china will perform satisfactorily at the lower range of temperatures
normally employed for cooking. Portmerion Earthenware is capable of being
used at oven temperatures of up to 170 degrees centigrade and is used on
the majority of dinnerware.
Portmeirion dinnerware care and use:
- Try to heat items gradually.
- Don't take items directly from a freezer and place them into a hot oven.
- Don't place empty ware into a hot oven.
- Don't place the ware onto a direct source of heat such as might be found on a hob.