Modra, Slovak Folk Majolica, is handcrafted in the tradition of Eastern Europe’s oldest ceramists, known as the Habans. Their exquisite craft developed into the region’s quintessential folk artform in the seventeenth century.

The original pottery was decorated exclusively with flowers and leaves because of the religious restrictions on their craft. By the late 1600’s, as these religious foundations began to falter, animals, humans and architectural motifs were added to the decorator’s repetoire.

A few decades later, Slovak and Moravian folk pottery absorbed the Habaner technique and emerged as a valued folk artform in itself. Today, in the small Slovak village of Modra, the relationship endures between the seventeenth century Habaner artists and contemporary ceramists

.Mark of Modra, Slovak Folk Majolica

Using centuries-old designs and firing techniques, Modra’s artisans are committed to being progressive in their work without succombing to mechanization. Hand-crafted and hand-painted each piece is a unique expression of its creator. Your collection of authentic Modra Folk Majolica compliments any decor and its classic yet eclectic designs fit perfectly in today’s home.