High quality hand-painted Delftware has been produced since the 17th century. After a period of decline, the rebirth of Delftware occurred in the last quarter of the 19th century. Explore the beautiful world of finely hand-painted Dutch Delftware and discover its beauty.  

Click here to find out What Is Delftware?
Click here to learn about The Production Process
Click here to read the Delftware FAQ.
Click here to see fine examples of Delftware.

Cape Smokey Trail is a 11 km (7 mile) return trail featuring spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Breton highlands, several lookoffs, elevation from 600 to 900 feet, and 3 hours estimated hiking time. Join Thom and Brian in this and other adventures in their trip to the Maritimes in the summer of 2002.  

Click here to explore Cape Smokey Trail.
Click here to see the Maritimes 2002 photos.
Click here to explore the Maritimes 2002 travelogue.

    The town of Delft in the Netherlands is the home and name-sake of world-renowned blue & white Delftware pottery. But what is exactly Delftware?

 Go to What Is Delftware?

    A brief introduction on how high-quality hand-painted Delftware is created in the De Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles factory in Delft.

 Go to The Production Process.

    Answers to the most common questions about Delftware, for either collectors or people who are simply interested in learning more about this fine Dutch craft.

 Go to FAQ.

    Here you will find some examples of fine Delftware, from the 18th to the 20th century.

 Go to Delftwares.