description Portmeirion Botanic Garden Overview
Portmeirion Botanic Garden is a tableware pattern designed by Susan Williams-Ellis and introduced in 1972 by Portmeirion Potteries of Stoke-on-Trent, England. Each piece features a different botanical illustration adapted from 19th-century botanical plates, accompanied by the plant's Latin name. The design was conceived to combine practical everyday tableware with educational botanical content drawn from natural history illustration. The pattern remains in continuous production and has been among the best-selling tableware designs in the United Kingdom.
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Who designed the Portmeirion Botanic Garden tableware?
The pattern was designed by Susan Williams-Ellis and introduced in 1972 by Portmeirion Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Williams-Ellis was the daughter of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the architect who built the Portmeirion village in Wales.
Where did the inspiration for the Portmeirion Botanic Garden illustrations come from?
Susan Williams-Ellis adapted the intricate floral illustrations directly from 19th-century botanical plates she discovered in an old encyclopedia. Each piece features a different flower, accompanied by a Latin botanical name.
Is Portmeirion Botanic Garden dishwasher and microwave safe?
Modern iterations of the Portmeirion Botanic Garden collection are designed for everyday use and are generally dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe. However, older or vintage pieces should be washed by hand to protect the glaze and patterns.
Where is Portmeirion pottery manufactured today?
The pottery continues to be manufactured in the company's factory located in Stoke-on-Trent, England. This region is famously known as "The Potteries" due to its deep historical ties to the ceramic industry.
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