This limited edition "Flowers of the Fields Basket" beautiful design traces its origin to 1867 when William Henshall came to Belleek in County Fermanagh from Staffordshire, England, bringing with him the craft of making beautiful porcelain baskets and flowers. Over time, he taught these skills to other local craftsmen who, in turn added their own touches and designs. Made in the fine tradition of Belleek basket making, this year's basket is adorned with an varity of beautifully handmade and painted flowers common to the Irish countryside.
Measures 15.2 x 5 cm
Belleek Pottery
Every handle, flower and brush stroke is lovingly applied by hand to create the look and feel that is uniquely Belleek. Only Belleek of the highest quality is ever put on sale. When Belleek was established in 1857 the potterys founder John Caldwell Bloomfield declared that any piece with even the slightest flaw should be destroyed. 151 years later, this golden principle of perfectionism is still strictly adhered to.
