Limoges SPA-Resorts

Enamel production has flourished until the 18th century, and then gave way to other unique craft, making porcelain. This activity also falls into the category of fire crafts, so it has further strengthened the status of the city. The emergence of crafts was associated with a deposit of special white clay that has been found in the immediate vicinity of Limoges in the second half of the 18th century. Locals didn’t figure out the secret of the unique clay immediately and initially used it as a regular soap for washing clothes.

Later, craftsmen began to make beautiful clay crockery. Limoges porcelain differs with range of unique qualities. All items are completely free of any defects, and porcelain has an extremely beautiful shade. As a consequence, another interesting national craft has emerged. It was painting on porcelain. Together folk craftsmen managed to produce a truly unique masterpieces. Crafts and kitchenware of porcelain remain the most popular souvenirs for foreign travelers till these days.
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